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The fear came then. The shield wall is a terrible place. It is where a warrior makes his reputation, and reputation is dear to us. Reputation is honour, but to gain that honour a man must stand in the shield wall where death runs rampant.

Source:Part III: Chapter Twelve
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  • Book: The Pale Horseman
  • Writer: Bernard Cornwell
  • Genre: Historical Fiction
  • Published: 2005
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