How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
"Do you always—know what is going to happen?" Sabriel asked, as they gently lowered Touchstone into the back of the cockpit […]. (24.70)
When Sabriel meets the Clayr sisters, she again interacts with people who can see the future. The Clayr tell her that what they see isn't always the whole picture, but it gives Sabriel a sense of where her path is about to lead.
Quote #8
"Are you coming with us?" Sabriel asked hesitantly […]
"Yes," replied Horyse, slowly. He seemed surprised at his own answer, and suddenly far away. "Yes, I am."
"You have the Sight," said Touchstone, looking up from where he was adjusting his scabbard before sitting down. "What did you see?"
[…]
Touchstone looked at her, sadness and exhaustion vying for first place in his gaze. He took her hand in his own and traced a line across her palm—a definite, ending sort of line. (26.6-8, 12)
Horyse has the ability to see his own future, and in this poignant moment, he foresees that when he accompanies Sabriel to Wyverley College, he will die in the battle. Like Sabriel's father, he continues on this path, accepting his fate. Do you think he could have changed his destiny? What does it say about Horyse that he went with Sabriel even though he knew he would die?
Quote #9
"Run, Sabriel. While he's busy. Run south. Live a normal life…"
"I can't," replied Sabriel softly. "I am the Abhorsen." (27.65)
Touchstone urges Sabriel to escape, but Sabriel refuses—she knows she has a choice, but she also feels a strong sense of duty and responsibility. Fate and duty are closely intertwined here.