How we cite our quotes: (Chapter, Paragraph)
Quote #10
"Sometimes the rumor of an army is just as effective as the army itself, my boy," he says. "The terms of surrender were most favorable. One of which was clearing the streets so I could welcome you here myself." He looks back up toward the falls. "Tho I was of course expecting my son to bring you." (42.282)
Mayor Prentiss has such a strong hold on people that he can create panic simply by suggesting an army is on its way to Haven. People didn't stick around to see if this was even true, they just bounced. And yet, of course, there was no army headed for Haven. Yeah, Prentiss is a master manipulator.