There is some delight in ale and wineAnd some in girls with ankles fineBut my delight, yes always mineIs to dance with Jak O’ the ShadowsWe will toss the dice however they fallAnd snuggle the girls be they short or tallThen follow Lord Mat whenever he callsTo dance with Jak O’ the Shadows.

~ Robert Jordan

Robert Jordan Band Of The Red Hand Death Jak O Shadows Mat Cauthon

The only rules he wanted to remember were never kiss a girl whose brothers have knife scars and never gamble without knowning a back way out

~ Robert Jordan

Robert Jordan Fantasy Mat Cauthon Robert Jordan The Fires Of Heaven Wheel Of Time

If someone offers him enough gold, it becomes a toss of the dice, and not even Mat Cauthon could say how they’ll land.

~ Robert Jordan

Robert Jordan Birgitte Silverbow Chance Dice Gold Mat Cauthon Trust

A beautiful battle is one you don't have to fight

~ Robert Jordan

Robert Jordan Battle Mat Mat Cauthon Red Hand