How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
It was strange to be back in something like the old Empire. Strange to find it a relief, order instead of chaos, the grip of strong rule instead of the whirling free-for-all of loose magic and lawlessness. Soon, perhaps, they would have found this as oppressive as they had on the journey south, but now it simply meant that they could relax their guard and hurry on. (16.56)
After finding (excessive) law and order oppressive on the way south, the same group finds the very same law and order refreshing on the way north. Sure it's just in comparison to the chaos everywhere else, but having things run smoothly for once is really nice. Makes you almost wistful for the old guard, no?