Assassin's Apprentice (The Farseer Trilogy, #1)

by Robin Hobb

“It’s rough quarters here for all of us at this outpost. You’ll find Buckkeep a more hospitable place. But for tonight, you’ll be warm here, and safe.” He stood a moment longer, looking down at us. “Horse, hound, and hawk, Chivalry. I’ve minded them all for you for many a year, and minded them well. But this by-blow of yours; well, what to do with him is beyond me.”

“Careful. Don’t drop him.” “I’m a fool, not a dolt,”

“Fool,” I began. “Yes. I am that,” he said, and left.