Christopher Paolini Quote

Besides, she said, there was always a chance I escape.He snorted. And dragons might start eating grass.Even so, I had to try.I understand. If I could have, I would have done the same when the Twins first brought me here.And now?I still can’t, and even if I could, what purpose would it serve?To that, she had no answer. Silence followed, and then she said, Murtagh, if it’s not possible to free me from here, then I want your promise that you’ll help me escape by…other means. I wouldn’t ask…I wouldn’t place this burden upon you, but your assistance would make the task easier, and I may not have the opportunity to do it myself. His lips grew thin and hard as she spoke, but he did not interrupt. Whatever happens, I won’t allow myself to become a plaything for Galbatorix to order about as he will. I’ll do anything, anything at all to avoid that fate. Can you understand that?His chin dipped in a short nod.Then do I have your word?He looked down and clenched his fists, his breathing ragged. You do.

Christopher Paolini

Besides, she said, there was always a chance I escape.He snorted. And dragons might start eating grass.Even so, I had to try.I understand. If I could have, I would have done the same when the Twins first brought me here.And now?I still can’t, and even if I could, what purpose would it serve?To that, she had no answer. Silence followed, and then she said, Murtagh, if it’s not possible to free me from here, then I want your promise that you’ll help me escape by…other means. I wouldn’t ask…I wouldn’t place this burden upon you, but your assistance would make the task easier, and I may not have the opportunity to do it myself. His lips grew thin and hard as she spoke, but he did not interrupt. Whatever happens, I won’t allow myself to become a plaything for Galbatorix to order about as he will. I’ll do anything, anything at all to avoid that fate. Can you understand that?His chin dipped in a short nod.Then do I have your word?He looked down and clenched his fists, his breathing ragged. You do.

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About Christopher Paolini

Christopher James Paolini (born November 17, 1983) is an American and Italian author. He is best known for The Inheritance Cycle, which consists of the books Eragon (2002), Eldest (2005), Brisingr (2008), Inheritance (2011), the follow-up short story collection The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm (2018), and Murtagh (2023), the first in a follow-up duology. His first science fiction novel, To Sleep in a Sea of Stars, was published on September 15, 2020. He lives in Paradise Valley, Montana, where he wrote his first book.