He Tapped One Of The Ivory Spikes

But Ask Yourself This Eragon: If Gods Exist, Have They Been Good Custodians Of Alagaesia? Death, Sickness, Poverty, Tyranny And Countless Other Miseries Stalk The Land. If This Is The Handiwork Of Divine Beings, Then They Are To Be Rebelled Against And Overthrown, Not Given Obeisance, Obedience, And Reverance.

...even The Donkeys Were Quiet.

Let No One Rule Your Mind Or Body. Take Special Care That Your Thoughts Remain Unfettered... Give Men Your Ear, But Not Your Heart. Show Respect For Those In Power, But Don't Follow Them Blindly. Judge With Logic And Reason, But Comment Not. Consider None Your Superior In Life. Treat All Fairly Or They Will Seek Revenge. Be Careful With Your Money. Hold Fast To Your Beliefs And Others Will Listen.

It S Funny To See A Hatchling Like You Beaten By The Old One.

Books Are My Friends, My Companions. They Make Me Laugh And Cry And Find Meaning In Life.