6 Quotes by James Barclay

So, you can sort it?" Hirad's whisper was gruff. "Our elven friends are getting nervous about rapidly closing patrolmen and I'm getting old.

[...] Am I boring you, Hirad?""What do you think?""Your ignorance is not my concern," said Denser."Gods falling, Denser, I've been dead ten years. There are gaps in my knowledge.""There were plenty of those when you were alive.""It was part of my charm," said Hirad.

[...] Hirad, are you getting this?""Sort of.""Gods falling, a sign of life!

Hirad chuckled. "Lucky we didn't have you join us for your sense of humour.""I see nothing to laugh about.""Exactly.

It isn't funny," said Ben. "I just don't like open water. Not to swim in."Yron crooked a finger and reluctantly Ben waded out the yard or so to him and the log."I'll let you into a secret," said Yron. "You won't need to swim.""No?" Ben's face brightened."No. When the croc grabs you, you don't get the chance.

A door opened ahead. Ilkar came out and walked down to him."Hirad, we're in trouble.""Glad you noticed.