A sword through the lungs won't kill when there's no air in them.' That was printed in the 'Few Words before the Encounter', in the Book Of MAXIMS FOR MEN.

Carinthia, hearing everything her husband uttered, burned to remind him of the similarity between his opinions and her father's.
She was learning, that for some reason, allusions to her father were not acceptable.

She squeezed the hand of Madge, and felt a pressure, like a scream, telling her the girl's heart was with the fight beneath them.
She thought it natural for her.

She wished she could continue looking as intently.

She looked because her husband looked.