[From Richard's experience with his own parents, the fighting and feuds that come after a legendary romance can tend to tarnish it somewhat. But he holds his tongue. After all, he was taught the role he plays now in Eleanor's court of love and he has to at least humor the notion. ]

Some families breed civil war as farmers breed cattle. [No outright mention of just who that particular family is though.] It's in their blood. But it makes for poor conversation to accompany a dance. Tell me what you think of verse. Are you content to listen to the troubadours and trobairitz, or do you write it yourself?