"Repeat after me. I, Bazil Jesek, do testify I am, am, am a forsworn military vassal of Gregor Vorbarra, but I take service anyway under—under—under this lunatic in front of me—make that, this Vor lunatic—as an Armsman simple, and will hold him as my liege commander until my death or his releases me." —Miles, impulsively swearing Baz Jesek as an Armsman in an effort to improve his morale, from The Warrior's Apprentice