[Ben clamps his mouth shut, glaring furiously. But Shai can't stop his mental voice, and all those months in Wynter's house doing nothing but read are standing him in good stead now...]

When mine enemies are turned back, they shall fall and perish at Thy presence.
For Thou hast maintained my right and my cause; Thou satest in the throne judging right...

Leave him alone, Shai. Hurt me, not him. He hasn't done anything to you except be obedient to Dad.