“You may believe you're an excellent rider," he called, "but there are a score of Temujai back there who actually are.”John Flanagan Source: The Battle for Skandia
“They have terrified my poor wife and threatened my very person!"Halt eyed the man impassivley until the outburst was finished.Worse than that," he said quietly, "they've wasted my time.”John Flanagan Source: The Icebound Land
“But I wasn't happy… when I heard you two had assaulted Castle Macindaw with just thirty men,' [said Halt].'Thirty-three,' mumbled Horace…The Ranger gave him a withering look. 'Oh, pardon me… three more men does make a lot of difference.”John Flanagan Source: The Emperor of Nihon-Ja
“What is this Chocho business?' Will muttered to himself. But his friends overheard the comment.'It's a term of great respect,' they chorused, and he glared at them.'Oh, shut up,' he said.”John Flanagan Source: The Emperor of Nihon-Ja
“She knew more about these situations than she realized, he thought. She'd spent years at Duncan's side. "When in doubt," he added, "be pompous.”John Flanagan Source: Erak's Ransom
“Would you trust him with your life, Halt?" Gilan interrupted, and Halt looked up at him."Yes," he said quietly. Gilan patted his shoulder once more."Then trust him with his own," he said simply.”John Flanagan Source: Erak's Ransom
“Who are you, gaijin? What do you know about honor?''I'm called Chocho,' Will said…'Chocho?' Arisaka shouted, goaded beyond control. 'Butterfly? Then die, Butterfly!”John Flanagan Source: The Emperor of Nihon-Ja
“Tug looked nervously at his master.Horses aren't supposed to fly, he seemed to be saying.”John Flanagan Source: Erak's Ransom
“Shut up, Axl!" he whispered fiercly. "If you want to break your neck, do it quietly or I'll break it for you.”John Flanagan Source: Erak's Ransom
“I said, names aren't important," he repeated. There was a silence between them for some seconds, then the Ranger said: "Do you know what is important?"Will shook his head."Supper is important!”John Flanagan Source: The Ruins of Gorlan
“Hunting party," Horace saidBoth Halt and Will looked at him sarcastically."You think?" Will said. "Maybe they found the deer and brought him back to repair him.”John Flanagan Source: Halt's Peril
“Do you have a death wish?" he asked. Will grinned at him.I'm just relying on your judgment," he replied. "I can't keep track of everything in my head.”John Flanagan Source: The Battle for Skandia
“Anyone can make a mistake…. It's how they learn from it and recover from it that shows their true worth.”John Flanagan Source: The Invaders
“It was safe to assume that the rider would be carrying a weapon of some kind. After all, there was no point in wearing half armor and going weaponless.”John Flanagan Source: The Icebound Land
“Once you best a man, never gloat. Be generous and find something in his actions to praise. He won't enjoy being bested but he'll make a good face about it. Show him you appreciate it. Praise can win you a friend. Gloating will only ever make enemies.”John Flanagan Source: The Ruins of Gorlan
“Always expect trouble in the desert. Then you usually won't meet it.”John Flanagan Source: Erak's Ransom
“You spoil your horse, Halt said.Will glanced at him. You spoil yours.Halt considered the thought, then nodded. That's true.”John Flanagan Source: The Kings of Clonmel
“The young gentleman is correct," he said.Halt raised an eyebrow. "He may be correct, and he is undoubtedly young. But he's no gentleman."~Halt and General Sapristi speaking of Will”John Flanagan Source: The Emperor of Nihon-Ja
“What the devil is Chocho?' Will whispered.Horace's grin broadened. 'You are. It's what the men call you,' he said. Then he added, 'It's a term of great respect.'Behind them, Halt nodded confirmation. 'Great respect,' he agreed.”John Flanagan Source: The Emperor of Nihon-Ja