Virginia was not the most sparing of her thanks: She wished equally to make a proper return for his attentions, and to obtain the good graces of Lorenzo's Uncle.
He said something about the gift being the best thing he'd received all year. I shrugged my shoulders to make light of perfunctory gratitude. Perhaps I just wanted him to repeat it.
" That rounsey may be the most hideous horse I've ever seen, " said Ser Hyle of Podrick's mount. " I am surprised that you're not riding it, my lady. Do you plan to thank me for my help" ?