as much as i hated to admit it , she was right . the king changed his grip , lifted the boy 's arm . `` let me see if i can find out . '' i spent the rest of the day racking my brain , thinking of a way to get him away from rita 's dangerous hold . lucas was obviously amused by himself and his so-called wit . `` if people in the order-people like you-know that they are , why would n't it be common knowledge ? 