The Kings of Clonmel (Ranger's Apprentice, #8)

by John Flanagan

“Sometimes I thought I’d never make it.” Will nodded. “Particularly over the last few months?” he asked, and Skinner’s eyes widened in surprise. “How did you know that?” “We all feel that way at the end,” Will told him. “You realize what a big task lies in front of you.” “You mean . . . you felt that way too?” Skinner said in disbelief. Skinner found it difficult to believe that a legend like Will Treaty could ever feel self-doubt. Will smiled. “I was terrified,” he admitted. “But trust your training. When you get your assignment, you’ll find you know a lot more than you think.”