Her tones faltered, unable to carry the intended scorn, but the phrases came out: "After all you have done, suddenly there is no manhood in you."

But the sarcastic tone in the dark elf's voice faltered, twisting unconsciously to one of bitterness.

His tone faltered a little and he stared in front of him into the darkness.

Questioning the ..." Her smooth tone faltered for one instant. "

To my surprise his tones faltered; I saw tears rising in his eyes.

At the mention of her mother, her tone suddenly faltered and a pain like a lance went driving through her.

Mae's tone was faltering.

His words and the serious tone in which he spoke them made her heart falter painfully, but the pain was sweet and exciting.

At that point, his tone faltered as well.