- Allanon: Only a king knows the weight of a crown. Thirty years ago, I stood on a very similar circumstance beside your father.
- Ander Elessedil: Did you have any words of inspiration for him?
- Allanon: Don't fail.
- Wil Ohmsford: Allanon! Perfect timing, as usual.
- Allanon: I wish I could say the same for you but the idea was to get here before the demons arrived!
- Wil Ohmsford: [to Amberle] See? I told you he'd be happy to see us.