Oh, yes, I am a quarter of my usual size here. Mr. Kenway says the Emperor must have done it on purpose, though I do not know to what end. It was a very rude thing to do, in any case.

[He falls glumly silent for a moment, his ruff drooping, before he attempts to perk himself up.] But now I may learn to cook for myself, and sleep in a house, like people do, and that at least should be interesting.