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The Missionary

Book by Rowena Kinread · 5 quotes · Accomplishment, Brutal, Peace

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“If thieves see us on the road, I think they’ll wait for more worthwhile victims.” Patricius smiled. He held out his hand to help a monk up from the ground. The monk’s bones were so thin that Patricius was scared to grip him tightly lest the bone crumble beneath his fingers. Their feet and shins looked like those of skeletons.”

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“It’s not always an advantage being born in high society.”

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“They reached the entrance to Oweynagat. “When is Samhain?” Chad asked, whispering in a timid voice. “Tomorrow,” Caplait answered. “Tomorrow?” Chad’s voice wobbled. “But the stories that Banban told us, of ghosts and two-headed monsters and the Morrigan—shouldn’t we wait until after Samhain?” “A week? But tomorrow is Samhain; you all heard what Banban told us! About the graves opening, and the spirits in this cave; the emerging of creatures from Oweynagat; the Morrigan on a chariot pulled by a onelegged chestnut horse; and the Ellen Trechen, the tripleheaded monster!”

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“No, síochán, we have come in peace and cairdeas, friendship.” “Go hlfreann leat! To hell with you! You wish to put us under your spell!”

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“Salvatore quickly withdrew his sword, ready to attack. Patricius held him back. “No,” he said. “Síochán. We have come in peace.”

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