"An oar fell down upon her shoulder, just missing her head. She grabbed the blade with one hand, and held it. 'Thief!' she cried. 'Thief!"' Chapter 1, pg. 6

"'Let go,' he grunted. 'Let go! I've no wish to harm you but I will. I warn you. Go off, let go, go away now. You can swim, can't you?"' Chapter 1, pg. 6

"'Don't be frightened,' he said at last. There's no need for you to fear me. I'm just surprised - dumbfounded, more like. I thought - 'His smile faded. 'You're a child. Last night, in the dark, you sounded - I thought--' He scolded her, 'You made me think you were older.' Chapter 3, pg. 23

"'You'll see, Brother,' Ker said.' A little food, and a little drink, and you'll se what I've brought in."' Chapter 9 pg. 98

"'I can tell you this: Birle's...