The Traitor Quotes

“War on two fronts, then.” Swain grimaced. “Not a pleasant prospect, my lord.” “No, my lord. It isn’t.” We shared a muted grin at the absurdity of addressing each other with titles bestowed by a dynasty with which we were now tacitly at war.”
― Anthony Ryan, The Traitor

“Harldin spoke with a prideful confidence, clearly enjoying the moment. He might have lived if he hadn’t made the mistake of trying to clamp a hand to my shoulder. “Surrender your arms…” The pommel of my sword caught his upper jaw as I drew it, shattering teeth before breaking his nose. He staggered back a foot or two, all the space I needed to reverse the blade and spear him from chin to nape. “Consider that your lesson in manners,”
― Anthony Ryan, The Traitor