How we cite our quotes: Chapter, Paragraph
Quote #1
Two men stretched my master's hand out along the cold iron of the anvil, his fingers splayed out white against the black. I kicked and wrestled, and though I was a mere seventeen to the full strength of these king's men, I was a moneyer's apprentice, a seasoned hammerman. (1.21)
Signs of greatness, right there. Even though he's only a teenager, Edmund can hold his own against the king's henchmen. Years of being locked away in a workshop pounding at metal haven't been for nothing—he's developed some serious strength. Kind of symbolic of his hidden strength, right?
Quote #2
In my ignorance of the ways of God and man I had faith that I could avenge my master's injury. I certainly believed that I could run like this forever, with the Virgin's help. (1.35)
One of the things that sets Edmund apart throughout the story is his naiveté. After he flees Otto's house, he admits that he was a bit idealistic to think that he could avenge his master's death. Looks like someone's starting to learn his own limits.
Quote #3
"I am at your mercy, Lord Sheriff. And at the mercy of our lord king." I don't know how I managed to speak in such a knightly manner at such a moment, and my voice was little more than a whisper. (3.12)
Edmund surprises himself here. He knows his life is hanging on by a thread, but without even thinking it through, he has the presence of mind to put his words together. Even though his voice is almost a whisper, he manages to show the sheriff that he's made of knight material. You go, Edmund.