- Richard Cypher: I'd never even heard of the D'Harans until they killed my father. And I have another brother back in Hartland; Michael. I love him. But the D'Harans turned him against me. So now I know exactly what they're capable of and I know that giving in won't stop them.
- Brigid: He speaks the truth! I think we've all seen that Darken Rahl will do anything to bring peace to the midlands. What was Lord Rahl to do? Face the seeker as a grown man who could defend himself and carry out the prophecy? No. He had to kill our children! The seeker stood up to the patrols this morning. He saved that girl's life! No one else has had the courage to do that! If we betray the seeker because we are afraid, then the children of Brennidon died for nothing! I'm the one you're looking for! I am the seeker's mother! But I will never help you find him.
- Kahlan Amnell: What kind of spell was that?
- Zeddicus Zu'l Zorander: It wasn't a spell. I made it up. Allard couldn't let go of his fear until I made him think magic had driven it out. He may not believe in himself, but he believes in the power of a Great Wizard.
- Kahlan Amnell: [laughing] You're a crafty old devil, Zedd.
- Kahlan Amnell: Zedd, why don't you tell him?
- Zeddicus Zu'l Zorander: Because if Richard knew, he would risk his own safety for mine, and his life is far more important. Nobody hopes more than I that we find Richard's mother, and there's nothing I want more than to tell him the truth. And someday, when all this is over, then, then we will have stories to tell. But until then, he cannot know that I'm his grandfather.
- Kahlan Amnell: I'm sorry I had to make you tell me something you didn't want to.
- Zeddicus Zu'l Zorander: I've kept that secret buried for twenty years. I'd like it to remain buried. And by your honor as a Confessor, you must never tell Richard.