Lora

“I have a mastery of the art of worrying that is a burden to me if I may not use it.”
― Robin McKinley, The Outlaws of Sherwood

“What was she to say? "The prodigal has returned? The mutineer wishes to be reinstated? The subordinate, having gone to a great deal of trouble to prove her commander wrong, has come back and promises to be a good little subordinate hereafter, or at least until next time?”
― Robin McKinley, The Blue Sword

“It was too important a matter, this talking to people, and listening to them, to do it lightly or often.”
― Robin McKinley, Deerskin

“Her betrothed is a lout, her father is a boor; and now her brother is trailing around looking like a thunderstorm about to burst. Men are not sensible creatures.'

'Thank you,' said Robin.”
― Robin McKinley, The Outlaws of Sherwood