How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
"Till then, why look a gift thief in the mouth? I can be a good friend to those who keep faith with me." (2.196)
We see what you did there. George's offer of friendship seems pretty attractive with or without the word play. After all, who wouldn't want to hang with the King of Thieves? He's got to have the best stories. Plus, we hear the loot is pretty.
Quote #8
Her friendship with the knight had deepened steadily, until she was spending some nights playing chess with her older friend rather than joining the Prince and his circle. For one thing, Myles told fascinating stories. (6.89)
What's with alcoholic mentors and feisty warrior girls, hm? Myles mentors Alanna as she figures out courtly life, while she provides him with emotional support through what we suspect is a prolonged (and problematic) drinking problem.
Quote #9
He put a hand on her shoulder. "You may have noticed my friends call me Jonathan, or Jon." (3.239)
When Alanna gets to drop the "Highness" title and call Jonathan by his first name, you know they're friends. What do title or rank matter between friends? Either you're friends with someone, or you're not, and all the fancy titles in the world won't make a difference.