"Your grandson lead a group of Doones into town to trade. They were set upon by a gang of thieves. This woman's husband was the ringleader. Ridd killed our brother Richard before he was shot himself." "If I were you, Carver. I'd keep my mouth shut! You've caused enough trouble as it is. Who authorized the attack on Porlock?" "Some men inspire loyalty and devotion, while others like myself, merely respect. I have spent years making certain that you were the next captain. I hope to God I haven't been wasting my time!" "If I would have known about the attack on the Ridd farm I would have advised against it. It was hasty and ill-advised, and I'm sorry for it. There should be no more bad blood between us." Sarah Ridd: "My son was raised an honest man!" Counselor: "Not the best preparation for life among the Doones, I'll grant you."
"There is a secret that binds the two of you together more closely than you think. Your fathers killed each other at Porlock. Of course, there is no reason why this should come between you..." "Ensor
would be ashamed of you! You made a mistake! You underestimated
them." "For
heaven's sake! Forget about her now! You've lost her." |