"Named for the strong and twisting tree
Of medicine, when she finds the way
By earth, air, water, fire
Then will she mend what is broken
The dark teacher will correct her,
The fair one will protect her,
The strong man will love her,
And all may be well" (Chapter 1, p. 6).

"It was a special name she had for you, your secret name. She whispered it in your ear when you were a baby. Later she told me and said that the secret name was who you really are" (Chapter 1, p. 11).

"The strength of the warrior is not the only kind. There are other kinds of power. I intend to learn what they are and, as my father's daughter, rule after him" (Chapter 2, p. 18).

"We have been talking, Euny and I, about your future. As you know, it is the custom of this country to send a noble...