Rosemary Sutcliff - The Lantern Bearers (1959)

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But tonight, because Rome had fallen and Felix was dead, because of Valerius's shame, the empty hut seemed horribly lonely, and there was a small aching need in him for somebody to notice, even if they were not glad, that he had come home.

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It may be that the night will close over us in the end, but I believe that morning will come again. Morning always grows out of the darkness, though maybe not for the people who saw the sun go down. We are the Lantern Bearers, my friend; for us to keep something burning, to carry what light we can forward into the darkness and the wind.

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Why should a deserter take the trouble to light Rutupiae Beacon? Aquila demanded, and his voice sounded rough in is own ears. Maybe in farewell, maybe in defiance. Maybe to hold back the dark for one more night.

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