Shackle and SwordYears after being sold into slavery by his stepfather, Farris escapes with the help of his father's people -- who teach him the magic that is his birthright. Now, as a mercenary for hire, Farris will confront the horrors of his past -- and rescue the beautiful Queen with whom he is falling in love... |
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Page 102
... looked brighter and more ... alive , somehow . Let them try to recapture him now . Nobody would put a collar on his neck again ; he would kill the next man who tried ! Sheer elation drove him to his feet , sword in hand . He slashed and ...
... looked brighter and more ... alive , somehow . Let them try to recapture him now . Nobody would put a collar on his neck again ; he would kill the next man who tried ! Sheer elation drove him to his feet , sword in hand . He slashed and ...
Page 148
... looked the last time you saw me , I'm not surprised . And I thought the name change was a good idea . But you ... looked down at the mug in his hand and turned it thoughtfully as if examining it for flaws . “ But I'm a freesword now ...
... looked the last time you saw me , I'm not surprised . And I thought the name change was a good idea . But you ... looked down at the mug in his hand and turned it thoughtfully as if examining it for flaws . “ But I'm a freesword now ...
Page 175
... looked startled , then wistful . " I can't . Thanks anyway . " He hurried away . Bantam looked after him , shrugged , then bit into the apple himself as he checked to make sure a tiny slip of paper was still tucked into his waistband ...
... looked startled , then wistful . " I can't . Thanks anyway . " He hurried away . Bantam looked after him , shrugged , then bit into the apple himself as he checked to make sure a tiny slip of paper was still tucked into his waistband ...
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