""Though manhood," he added softly, with a trace of sadness, "may not be all that you believe"" (Chapter 1, p. 9).

""I have marched in many a battle host," Adaon answered quietly, "but I have also planted seeds and reaped the harvest with my own hands. And I have learned there is greater honor in a field well plowed than in a field steeped in blood"" (Chapter 3, p. 27).

""Do you love danger so much?" asked Gwydion. "Before you are a man," he added gently, "you will learn to hate it. Yes, and fear it, too, even as I do"" (Chapter 3, p. 35).

"Is there not glory enough in living the days given to us? You should know there is adventure in simply being among those we love and the things we love, and beauty, too" (Chapter 8, p. 75).

"As he held the brooch, Taran recalled with bitter clarity the joys of sight...