How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
"Oh, no hard feelings, my lady," said Keeper. "I simply think you are not trying hard enough. Your mother's brooch should give you all… encouragement." (18.116)
Uh oh, we've caught Keeper in another lie. Sure maybe one reason he's keeping the girls' mother's brooch is that it'll help motivate them to look for the magic object he needs destroyed… but as we learn later, it's also because he can take on the appearance of any person whose belonging he possesses. Keeper's definitely got an agenda here.
Quote #8
"I expect," he whispered, "you are wondering what you could possibly do to keep me from hurting your mother further. Is that not so?" (18.178)
Another big fat lie from Keeper: he took on Azalea's mom's appearance in order to trick Azalea into thinking that he'd captured her soul. This way, Azalea will be more cooperative with Keeper's plans. It's a pretty nasty way to deceive someone into helping you.
Quote #9
The King would be up in arms over this. Fairweller, courting Clover, not only in mourning, but without the King's approval or knowledge. There would be a duel. (22.47)
This is another way that secrets and deceit can have a negative effect: courting young ladies without their father's knowledge or permission is a very bad thing indeed. It could even hurt someone, if a duel takes place as a result.