"'You have a conscience, Josh...Be careful of it: I've seen good men die because of their scuples."' (Chapter 4, p. 23).

"He was supposed to look after her, protect her. And he's failed." (Chapter 10, p. 55).

"'I know what it is like to live for hundreds of years, I have observed the effect it has had on me...and I cannot help wondering what effect it must have on those who live a thousand, two thousand, ten thousand years.'" (Chapter 12, p. 75).

"...but the last week had changed him. Made him strong and confident. And he could defend himself, he thought, glancing down at the stone swords on the floor beside him." (Chapter 15, p. 90).

"'This isn't a dream. This is a nightmare.'" (Chapter 16, p. 98).

"'When you abandoned Dee, when you declared him utlaga, you created a dangerous enemy. He intends to destroy all of us.'" (Chapter 17, p...