Was the table always this long. I finished the meal counting nothing but the clink of silver.

• RaymundYour Grace, it would be best not to look toward the window during meals.
  ErhardI wasn't looking. I was counting.
• BridaIf it's too long, just move your seat. Even iron bends before he does.
• IreneThere's a trick to setting silverware so it doesn't clink! Want me to show you?
  GodricIrene. Mind your manners when you reply to His Grace's post.