The one sure part of every plan is that it will be set awry. — Sheri S. Tepper

“Show yourselves,” cried Stephon. “Only cowards hide in the dark.”

“Cowards do many things,” said the voice. “Cowards kill their Commanders and make it look like a bandit attack. Cowards plot in secret. Cowards breed insurrection. Cowards plan the abuse of women.”

Honor is only a label they use for what they want you to do, Chernon. They want you to stay, so they call staying honorable.

“We have a saying, we travelers: ‘For a man’s business, go to your troupe leader; for a woman’s business, go to Women’s Country. For a fool’s business, go to the warriors.’”