“Oooooooh,' says Jack, correctly interpreting my silence for a confession. 'Is he your lover? Is this a ballad we're in?' 'A murder ballad maybe,' I growl. 'No doubt, by the end,' he says. 'I wonder who will survive to compose it.” FunnyHolly BlackAnnoyedThe Stolen HeirSurenWrenBalladKelpieJack Of The LakesMurder Ballad Book:The Stolen Heir Source: The Stolen Heir
“It seems quite the trick to tell the friendly snakes from the other ones.' 'Ah,' Oak says. 'They're all friendly snakes until they bite you.” FriendlyHolly BlackSnakesThe Stolen HeirOakOak GreenbriarBiteVipersThe Prisoners ThroneJack Of The Lakes Book:The Prisoner’s Throne Source: The Prisoner’s Throne
“Have you come to gloat?' I ask, frustrated. 'To stop me?' I am not sure how powerful a kelpie is out of the water and in the shape of a man. 'To surprise you,' he says. 'Aren't surprises wonderful?” SurpriseHolly BlackFrustratedThe Stolen HeirSurenWrenSurprisesKelpieGloatJack Of The Lakes Book:The Stolen Heir Source: The Stolen Heir
“What do you want?' I ask, digging in my pockets. I take out the swan-shaped scissors I stole from Habetrot. 'These are pretty.' 'Put them away,' he scoffs. 'It would be an insult to be stabbed by those.' 'Then do not court that fate,' I growl softly...” FunnyInsultWarningHolly BlackThe Stolen HeirSurenWrenKelpieStabbedJack Of The Lakes Book:The Stolen Heir Source: The Stolen Heir