"I can kill most of you before you get a shot off, the woman said in English with an accent both familiar and exotic. "Or I can just shoot your hats off your choice."

"Don't fire! Sukhon said to her men in Thai even as Virote began to raise his weapon. In English, she asked, who are you?"pg.320 chpt.98

"You will come with us as a guide? Virote asked, with a glance at Sukhon. Grow me a new arm and for you I will consider it, blue eyes. Otherwise, no. Sukhon hesitated. I could make you. The muzzle of the woman's rifle inched up again. I don't think you could. I don't think you could either, Virote said to Sukhon in Thai."pg.320-321 chpt.98