A Wizard of Earthsea (Earthsea Cycle, #1)

by Ursula K. Le Guin

“Master . . .” “Welcome, lad,” said Ogion. “I have come back to you as I left: a fool,” the young man said, his voice harsh and thickened. The mage smiled a little and motioned Ged to sit across the hearth from him, and set to brewing them some tea.