John accepts the compliment gracefully, with the gentle curl of a smile and the inclination of his head.
"I thank you, although I cannot claim to have written the works myself. I had the good fortune of being raised with access to my father's library, and under the watchful eye of a number of strict tutors who might never forgive me if I forgot the classics."
He shifts on his feet, looking a bit sheepish.
"There is no need to apologize, though. I understand that there was not time for such things at first, circumstances being what they were. It is probably for the best. I was not at my best myself, when I first arrived. Ah, but. Forgive me." He offers the other man a small bow. "Lord John Grey, at your service, sir."
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"I thank you, although I cannot claim to have written the works myself. I had the good fortune of being raised with access to my father's library, and under the watchful eye of a number of strict tutors who might never forgive me if I forgot the classics."
He shifts on his feet, looking a bit sheepish.
"There is no need to apologize, though. I understand that there was not time for such things at first, circumstances being what they were. It is probably for the best. I was not at my best myself, when I first arrived. Ah, but. Forgive me." He offers the other man a small bow. "Lord John Grey, at your service, sir."