Assassin's Apprentice (Farseer Trilogy, #1)

by Robin Hobb

I have since come to know that many men always see another’s good fortune as a slight to themselves.

‘Yes,’ Burrich said as if I had spoken aloud. ‘Oh, Fitz, my son, be careful, be wise.’

‘Do you think Galen will allow you to succeed?’ I grinned smugly. ‘Do you think he can prevent it?’