Sword of Destiny (The Witcher, #0.7)

by Andrzej Sapkowski

The point is it’s a symbol, a sign of concern and affection. I like Little Eye and I want to please her. Don’t you understand? I thought not. Let’s go. You first, because there might be a monster down there.” “Right.” The Witcher slid down from the cliff onto the slippery rocks, covered with algae. “I’ll go first, in order to protect you if needs be. As a sign of my concern and affection. Just remember, if I shout, run like hell and don’t get tangled up in my sword. We aren’t going to gather seahorses.