"They'd said she was behaving like a girl, not knowing she was a girl."
Chapter 1, p. 3

"Don't be pert. And do be careful."
Chapter 2, p. 33

"She loved the laws of chivalry, and this Tusaine barbarian had just broken them."
Chapter 2, p. 37

"George just let her be who she was."
Chapter 3, p. 51

"Some women like to break up men's friendships. If I were you, I'd keep that in mind."
Chapter 3, p. 58

"If she had ever had a good opinion of war, it vanished that afternoon."
Chapter 5, p. 94

"Alanna pressed her good hand to Thor's forehead, her gift lighting the clearing with a deep violet fire."
Chapter 5, p. 112

"You're about to tell me why Alan of all people should not be left among the enemies for very long."
Chapter 6, p. 125

"I am serious, in my way."
Chapter 8, p. 193

"She even forgot her fear; the only important thing now was to...