Highlander's Secret Quotes

“dangerous opponent. He took his sword in both his hands. A guttural roar escaped his throat, “Buaidh no bas!” He launched at Marjorie. She cried, “Cruachan!” and darted forward. Their swords clashed. The impact knocked Marjorie back, stealing her breath. She gasped and attacked again, only to meet the rock-hard resistance of his claymore. Marjorie and John MacDougall circled each other. She searched for weaknesses in him, her muscles taut. He was big. She was small. He was stronger, but she was faster. Malcolm’s words echoed in her head, “In a real battle, that unexpected move might be why ye win.” That was what she needed to do. Surprise him, just like she and her people had surprised the MacDougall camp. She kept moving in slow circles to disorient John. He came at her, striking down onto her sword over and over. Her arm absorbed the impact, and it resonated painfully in her bone marrow. The sound of metal rang in her ears. There was a small moment of opportunity, and she stroked with her blade from the side, ripping into his chain mail.”
― Mariah Stone, Highlander's Secret