“Sir Evan. I’m afraid her highness is not in her room. You may come back at a later time.”

[laugh] “That’s absurd. Am I to believe the words of a mere commoner? What business do you have here?”

“Don’t try to be smart with me, boy. I’ve smelled a few rats in this castle, and I don’t like the smell of the one you brought with you.”

“Hmpf! You have some nerve!”

“I-I-I-I understand! Most certainly!”