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Quote #10
A week ago she would have told him to pick Geoffrey or Douglass. But she had not been to the Black City then. She had not proven to the Ysandir that a girl could be one of the worst enemies they would ever face. (7.259)
Alanna grows up over a few years at court, but the Black City definitely helps things along. Sure. Having to be at the top of your game in order to face homicidal immortals will do that to you. That little experience gives Alanna the boost she needs to tell Jonathan that he should select her as his squire, even though she's (1) small and (2) a girl.