"That's right," Malcolm encouraged. "You've done so well, William. So well. I should leave you to study up. You have until dinner to recite the first six lines. The friar will be so grateful. You can do it." He rose from the table, and then he turned back. "You should thank me," he said, "for the food you ate. Remember everything you have now, and everything you will have is because John and I allow it. And we expect thanks."