There is no safety where there is no strength; no strength without Union; no Union without justice; no justice where faith and truth are wanting. The right to be free is a truth planted in the hearts of men.
Malachi scowled. "I don't remember the Clave inviting you into the Glass City, Magnus Bane. " "They didn't," Magnus said. "Your wards are down. " "Really?" the Consul's voice dripped sarcasm. "I hadn't noticed. " Magnus looked concerned. "That's terrible. Someone should have told you. " He glanced at Luke. "Tell him the wards are down.