Bartlett's self-introduction started off as a good icebreaker and had a certain deterring effect on the dinner table (he thought so). In his opinion, the objects of deterrence included not only the knights and attendants opposite him but also others in Hannah's team.
Anyway, at least it made that disdainful knight attendant Gregory, with his not yet fully grown hair, and the impulsive and irritable follower Brandon learn to fear or be wary of him. Of course, it could also be something else.
In any case, Bartlett found that when Brandon looked at him, his eyes started to dodge, and there was no longer contempt on the face of attendant Gregory. Instead, there was surprise and solemnity, and even a hint of respect.
