* a kestrel for a knave prompts
a kestrel for a knave is a novel by barry hines.
‘ it was just the way you told it, that’s all. ’
‘ because you’re scared, aren’t you? ’
‘ you’re a lone wolf now then? ’
‘ i wish you’d stop nagging. ’
‘ i don’t care, i’m not taking it. ’
‘ you were fast asleep on your feet. ’
‘ and how long have you had it? ’
‘ think i don’t know? ’
‘ found it. ’
‘ you were asleep weren’t you? ’
‘ no, it’s more than that. ’
‘ what do you mean? ’
‘ and don’t be still up when i come in. ’
‘ you made up for it though, didn’t you? ’
‘ i wish you’d shut up. ’
‘ that hurts! ’
‘ but i’m not that bad. ’
‘ you think you’re just unlucky, then? ’
‘ i’m no good. ’
‘ there’s no need to jump down my throat. ’
‘ you’re not going anywhere ‘til you’ve got all that mud off and had a proper wash. ’
‘ who the hell are you anyway? ’
‘ how are things at home these days? ’
‘ i know some short cuts coming back. ’
‘ what are you trying to do, kill me? ’
‘ well, of all the rotten tricks! ’
