Evanlyn smiled grimly as she thought how once she might have objected to the cruelty of the bird's death. Now, all she felt was a sense of satisfaction as she realized that they would eat well today. Amazing how an empty belly could change your perspective, she thought.
Oakleaf Bearers (Ranger's Apprentice Book 4) (ed. Random House, 2011) - ISBN: 9781448101009