Crispin: Cross of Lead Fear Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter. Paragraph)

Quote #10

"Your connection gives no honor. No position. What someone fears is not you, but that you will be used. Can't you see it? Your noble blood is the warrant for your death. It will remain so till it flows no more." (49.46)

Finally, the revelation that gives Crispin some power and leverage: John Aycliffe and Lady Furnival are afraid of him. And that means he actually has some power over them.