his grip on her tightened to keep her from slamming down on him . the blonde fellow eyed the darker-haired man and laughed . he whispered against my hair , `` how much do you hurt ? '' `` i am not asking for much from you , daughter . but what are ye to do , first , if ye have men to whom god is of no account , and , second , if ye have men-and you do , always-who own no power greater than their own ? '' `` do you wish to train with me ? '' 