The old knight's white mustache was pink with wine. " You have done well, Bran. Here, and at the audiences. You will be an especial fine lord one day, I think" .
There was never that cool look of appraisal, never mockery in his eyes, when he looked at Melanie; and there was an especial note in his voice when he spoke to her, courteous, respectful, anxious to be of service.