Mendanbar Quotes

“The ceremony went by in a blur, but Mendanbar was pretty sure he hadn't made any mistakes because suddenly he was kissing Cimorene and everyone was cheering. He felt like cheering himself, except he would have had to stop kissing Cimorene.”
― Patricia C. Wrede, Searching for Dragons

“Buckets,' said Cimorene. 'Lots of buckets, and soap, and lemon juice. Where do you keep your buckets, Mendanbar?'
'Around somewhere,' Mendanbar said vaguely.”
― Patricia C. Wrede, Searching for Dragons

“The young man is currently standing in the hallway, dripping on the handmade silk rug that the Emperor of the Indies presented to His Majesty's grandmother. He is insisting on speaking with His Majesty."

"It's a very ugly rug," Mendanbar said. "That's why we put it in the entry hall.”
― Patricia C. Wrede, Book of Enchantments: Ten Witty Fantasy Tales About Queens, Magic, and Wolves for Children

“I'm not going to dress in velvet robes with ermine trim when I'm spending the day hanging pictures and cleaning out the attic in the South Tower, no matter how much Willin would like it," Mendanbar said firmly.”
― Patricia C. Wrede, Book of Enchantments: Ten Witty Fantasy Tales About Queens, Magic, and Wolves for Children