The Royal Regiment Quotes

“Did you find it strange growing up in India?" she asked. "Yes, very," Cuimein replied simply.

"Well, you'll not find India has changed much," the woman assured. "Perhaps there are a few more automobiles on the streets, but the country and its people have hardly advanced much beyond what it was a thousand years ago. So here we still march to the pace of the bullock cart.”
― Santosh Kalwar, The Royal Regiment

“We have lost the light and it's almost dark. This means that we'll have to work through the night, which will slow down our progress.”
― Santosh Kalwar, The Royal Regiment

“Departing at dawn, the rising sun lit up the hills before them, exposing their prominence and dangers. It was as though the sun was issuing a fair warning that death was an ever-present companion among the rocky crags and cliffs.”
― Santosh Kalwar, The Royal Regiment

“No, Princess," whispered her lover, wishing she would hear and understand, "you are neither Kali, the eater of human flesh, nor Durga, the fighter of battles. On the contrary, you are Shakti, the custodian of sexuality.”
― Santosh Kalwar, The Royal Regiment

“Remember when I told you I would marry none but a warrior, Collector?" his Rajput Princess whispered as their lips parted. "And it's a warrior I have won.”
― Santosh Kalwar, The Royal Regiment