SOTL Quotes

"You didn't kill him. He would have killed you, but you didn't kill him."
"So? He was stupid. If I killed everyone who was stupid, I wouldn't have time to sleep." -Myles and Alanna

"You're a good lad, Alan of Trebond. You give an old man hope."
"Nonsense. You aren't that old. And I'm not that good a lad" -Myles and Alanna

"George raised his eyebrows. 'Do I believe my ears? Alanna the Heartless talkin' for love instead of against it?'
'Don't tease George. He's my brother. I love him.'
'He knows that,' George said, hugging her around the shoulders. 'And I know I for one envy him. Now, eat up. We've a long ride home.'" -George and Alanna

"I think like a human being! Men don't think any differently than women do. They just make more noise about being able to." -Alanna

"There are plenty more fish in the sea than Prince Jonathan. And this particular fish loves you with all his crooked heart." -George

"You know what your problem is, Jonathan? You've been spoiled by all those fine Court ladies. It never entered your mind that I might say no!" -Alanna refusing Jon's proposal

"Why? Why must you make me respectable?" - George

Alanna drew back. "You're flirting with me," she told him sternly.
"Fun, isn't it?" he grinned. - Alanna and Liam

"You're cocky, aren't you? Killed anyone recently?"
"No. It's so depressing to come back and find one's work reversed." -Roger and Alanna

"Hello," he greeted her cheerfully. "You must be Alan of Trebond. You're very hardy to have made it this far the first day. Has anyone said what we try to learn in here?"
"The only thing I know is that I jump when I'm told to and I have no free time."-Sir Myles of Olau and Alanna, her first day as a page.

"Girls play at bein' Lioness. I saw one chasing her brother down the street, wavin' a stick and calling for the Duke Conte to submit to her sword." -Lord Provost

"I'm not a boy. I'm a girl."
"You're a- you're a what!?" -Alanna and George

"Get back here! A storm�s coming up - and if it�s natural, I�m a priest!" -Myles to Alanna

"I�d have to be blind not to recognize a daughter of the Wilima house."
"Sadly, I do take after my father." -Liam and Thayet

"In all my centuries, I have never seen such a jest! Young lion, see your companions for what she really is!"
"She?" -Jon finds out Alanna is a girl

"You just don't want Gary to see me bare."
"You're right, I don't. Do you? Do you?" -Alanna and Jon

"Tell me, sister mine, when is your dragon going to make an honest woman of you?"
"He isn't. We were done before I came home. He doesn't like magic."
"Silly man. What about Jonathon, then? Everyone knows you two used to be lovers, even if he is a prig about other things. Maybe I should talk to him. Having sullied your reputation he can't be allowed to abandon you. You have a good name..."
"I'm not amused, Thom."
"I think you should take the thief, if you must take someone. If you marry George I'll give you my blessing."
"If I marry anyone, I'll let you know. Can we change the subject? I love you dearly, Thom. But you're prying and I don't appreciate it." -Thom and Alanna

"I've been staying with her [Moonlight] since the dragon [Liam] woke and found you gone. Horses are calmer people. Also, they don't throw things at cats." - Faithful

"I fell down, Your Grace."
"Mithros, boy, can't you think of a better excuse?"
"But this one works so well, sir. It has tradition behind it." -Alanna and Duke Gareth

"Hello. That's a pretty dress. Are you wearing it for anyone in particular?"
"Yes. Myself."
"Ouch. You should be nicer to your king, my champion."
"No I shouldn't. Duke Gareth says a champion must always be honest. Even when others lack the courage."
"Lacking the courage to speak out has never been one of your problems I admit." -Jon and Alanna

"Hello Roger. You look pale. Not enough time in the sun?" -Alanna upon meeting Roger after he'd been brought back to life by Thom