- Smith: [re: Uhtred's sword] It'll take some time to make her right, which means she'll be expensive.
- Uhtred: If she's right, I'll pay in silver. How much?
- Smith: Ten pieces, half now.
- Uhtred: [laughs] Six, no more.
- Smith: Eight, and I'll make her my finest.
- Uhtred: Eight, and if she's not your finest, you'll be her first.