Fatal Revenant, p 470

Whew, I nearly wrung this book's neck today.  The hardest part was finding its neck.  I've been through two more climactic events.  Our heroine, armed with two instruments of huge power, remains crippled against the forces that are thrown at her, regardless of how much power she throws at them.  Thank goodness for the respites in which we still have time to enjoy the beauty of the land and the special lovability of her companions.