In some ways, the people were very good at expressing their approval or disapproval of people, actions, et cetera. For example, nearly anyone (if not everyone) had only to go for a walk through the city to know they hated Jahar. And grumbling before had been in a turbulent time. But the king was back and had welcomed Stark back as hand. To say directly by official channels they disliked the Hand, there was a degree of uncertainty.
But the king had gotten an idea, it seemed, and Geric smiled. "Cheap wine I can very much enjoy," he replied, "but I must defer the cheaper women to you, your majesty." He still saw when women were attractive, yes, but none - cheap or noble - had ever tempted him in a good number of years. And he never once considered breaking his oath.