Quotes From "A Kingdom Of Dreams" By Judith McNaught

How strange, Royce thought, that, after emerging victorious from more than a hundred real battles, the greatest moment of triumph he had ever known had come to him on a mock battlefield where he'd stood alone, unhorsed, and defeated. This morning, his life had seemed as bleak as death. Tonight, he held joy in his arms. Someone or something–fate or fortune or Jenny's God–had looked down upon him this morning and seen his anguish. And, for some reason, Jenny had been given back to him. Closing his eyes, Royce brushed a kiss against her smooth forehead. Thank you, he thought. And in his heart, he could have sworn he heard a voice answer, You're welcome. Judith McNaught

It was a kingdom of dreams – a place where things would be just the way I wanted them to be. Judith McNaught

After all, it's not every day a woman is given a kingdom of dreams. Judith McNaught

You are mad! " she snapped, her chest heaving. "And you are a devil! "" And you, my dear, " Royce imperturbably replied, "are a bitch." With that, heturned to the horrified friar and unhesitatingly announced, "The lady and I wish to be wed. Judith McNaught

Royce Westmoreland stared at him with biting scorn. "I despise hypocrisy, particularly when it is coated with holiness."" May I ask for a specific example?"" Fat priests, " Royce replied, "with fat purses, who lecture staving peasants on the dangers of gluttony and the merits of poverty. Judith McNaught

How foolish to yearn to ask the very person who'd caused the pain to heal it Judith McNaught

Jennifer Merrick had stored all her tears inside her, and her pride and courage would never permit her to break down and shed them. Judith McNaught

The groom always smiles proudly because he's convinced he's accomplished something quite wonderful. The bride smiles because she's been able to convince him of it. Judith McNaught

Sir Eustace was with Royce and Stefan looking over some maps when he was informed by the guard that the ladies were asking for him. "Is there no end to her arrogance! " Royce bit out, referring to Jenny. "She even sends her guards on errands, and what's more, they run to do her bidding." Checking his tirade, he said shortly, "I assume it was the blue-eyed one with the dirty face who sent you?" Sir Lionel chuckled and shook his head. "I saw two clean faces, Royce, but the one who talked to me had greenish eyes, not blue."" Ah, I see, " Royce said sarcastically, "it wasn't Arrogance that sent you trotting away from your post, it was Beauty. What does she want? . Judith McNaught

An answering smile drifted across his tanned face. "What is mine, I intend tokeep. Judith McNaught

But he knew instinctively what he suggested was impossible. She'd been through so much, and held her tears back for so long, that Royce doubted that anything could force her to shed them. Judith McNaught

Behold your new mistress, my wife, " he pronounced, "and know that when shebids you, I have bidden you. What service you render her, you are rendering me. What loyalty you give or withhold from her, you give or withhold from me! "- Royce Westmoreland Judith McNaught