‘But it must not be fear,’ she said. ‘Remember that, Will. You will be frightened, often, but never fear them. The powers of the Dark can do many things, but they cannot destroy. They cannot kill those of the Light. Not unless they gain a final dominion over the whole earth. And it is the task of the Old Ones – your task and ours – to prevent that. So do not let them put you into fear or despair.’
if only.
