There are many things in this unhappy world we cannot alter. We must learn to live with our lot and find peace with ourselves.
Yours is a true heart, Vespertilio. Beware of it, for it is surely too large for thy chest to contain.
I come to call down my destiny – and it is tall and dangerous!
The time is come,” he spoke quietly. “Now, when lesser folk would wither, thou must be true to the blood of thine ancestors. Much greatness is bred in thee; accept now this terrible mantle and take a step nearer thy destiny.
Is the Starwife a witch?” asked Firgil. “Is any wise female a witch? Just because they have been blessed by the Green and given strange and beautiful gifts, does not mean they use them for evil purposes.
Many grim tales stem from your green lands, and still deeds both noble and evil shall yet unfold there.
Lies breed distrust, and distrust brings conflict.
The most harmful lies and the most hurtful, always contain a grain of truth,” he said. “But nevertheless, lies they do remain.
Woodget glanced into the dim shadows behind the trees. “What you be hiding fer?” he called.”On such a night as this even the greatest may hide and not be ashamed,” came the response.
Tread not into the fearsome nightBut pull the covers high,Step not into the wild dark woodFor the Hobbers are dancing nigh
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The moles came bearing their lamps and then the most ancient and magical creature that ever danced beneath the moon was lost in darkness once more.