Even the donkeys were quiet.

“I think it would dismay them to know what it takes to feed you. Not to mention …”

“You are an enigma, Eragon, a quandary that no one knows how to solve.”

“Death is part of who we are. It guidesus. It shapes us. It drives us to madness…”

“No... I'll stay," said Eragon shakily, wiping his mouth. He avoided looking at …”