How we cite our quotes: Chapter, Paragraph
Quote #10
"I am thirty-seven years old," said Nigel. "And tired in my marrow. Who knows how many more years God will grant me? I am not an abbot or a priest—I've always envied those godly men of books, each morning winning Heaven's ear with a prayer. It's so easy for those gentlefolk. I am an ordinary fighting man, Hubert. A worthless man—and I have been called to wear my shield for the Queen of Heaven." (34.34)
In Nigel's mind, "ordinary" means "worthless." But at the same time, he knows he has an obligation and he's committed to doing his duty.