How we cite our quotes: (Book.Chapter.Paragraph.)
Quote #10
"Thomas, my idea of those knights was a sort of candle, like these ones here. I have carried it for many years with a hand to shield it from the wind. It has flickered often. I am giving you the candle now—you won't let it out?" (C.14.84).
Arthur is figuratively passing the torch to Thomas. He's finally completed his education, and he's learned that whenever justice depends on exercising force, things will ultimately not be just at all. He sees it as his responsibility to pass this knowledge on to a new generation.