Iskierka meanwhile took inspiration, and began to plot the acquisition of capital.

Temeraire's breath labored more gratingly than before, and Iskierka's speed was dying.

It is not their fault, of course, that Iskierka is so very irritating.

Why will you not listen to me? Iskierka was saying impatiently.

I think Iskierka could take Caesar on her back more easily than him.

Even Temeraire was no ally, for once proving reluctant to see Iskierka go.

Fairer or not, Granby refused to like it, and Iskierka liked it still less.

Temeraire picked Iskierka up in his mouth and slung her around onto his shoulders.

Granby was standing anxiously by the sleeping Iskierka in the courtyard, having overheard Laurence's shout.

I am sure we should take any number of prizes; Iskierka should have nothing on it.

Iskierka said, Whyever are we only sitting here?

Iskierka did complain about Kulingile, despite her fine, boastful remarks of before; and not without some justice.

I will make sure he stays with Catherine and Berkley, and do not let Iskierka trouble you.

Iskierka jetted steam from her spikes, restlessly.

Quick, let us kill them! Iskierka said with appalling bloodthirstiness, trying to leap off into the air.

"Good-bye!" Iskierka called from the dragondeck, her voice carrying over the water.