Beth

“As he left to answer the call, she heard him exclaiming in wonderment on the rise. "Rocks, Nash. Is that a river mare out there? Do you see her? Have you ever laid eyes on a more gorgeous creature?”
― Kristin Cashore, Fire

“The fellow who tends the greenhouse gardens? Trust me, Lady, you'd let him stake your tomatoes.”
― Kristin Cashore , Fire

“Fire supposed he needed to be there in order to give rousing speeches and lead the charge into the fray, or whatever is was commanders did in wartime. She resented his competence at something so tragic and senseless. She wished he, or somebody, would throw down his sword and say, 'Enough! This is a silly way to decide who's in charge!' And it seemed to her, as the beds in the healing room filled and emptied and filled, that these battles didn't leave much to be in charge of. The kingdom was already broken, and this war was tearing the broken pieces smaller.”
― Kristin Cashore, Fire

“Your horse is named Small.
Yes.
Mine is named Big.
-Fire and Brigan”
― Kristin Cashore, Fire