And have you noticed that Peter hasn't executed him? That, in fact, Harlan defers to him now, swiftly and without question? His court manners are near-impeccable, and far better than some in the palace.
I do not let him get away with too much; believe me when I tell you that I scold him. I've had rows with him on why it was a bloody stupid thing for him to call you that; we've spent ages going over what I will and will not allow from him.
He's learning. I would not tolerate him if he ignored my teachings, and frankly, I find it insulting you think I would. You know me better than that. You know damn well I would do near anything to keep my position in court; do you really think the prospect of my having found a friend and companion would blind me to potential pitfalls? He is far from perfect, but he is learning.
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And have you noticed that Peter hasn't executed him? That, in fact, Harlan defers to him now, swiftly and without question? His court manners are near-impeccable, and far better than some in the palace.
I do not let him get away with too much; believe me when I tell you that I scold him. I've had rows with him on why it was a bloody stupid thing for him to call you that; we've spent ages going over what I will and will not allow from him.
He's learning. I would not tolerate him if he ignored my teachings, and frankly, I find it insulting you think I would. You know me better than that. You know damn well I would do near anything to keep my position in court; do you really think the prospect of my having found a friend and companion would blind me to potential pitfalls? He is far from perfect, but he is learning.