Tehanu (Earthsea Cycle, #4)

by Ursula K. Le Guin

“He said they say there’s a king in Havnor now,” the sheep-buyer went on, with a sidelong glance. “That might be a good thing,” said Tenar. Townsend nodded. “Might keep the foreign riffraff out.” Tenar nodded her foreign head pleasantly.