"There's a time and place for it, I agree. But it's still useful, even in smaller doses." Eilonwy thought back to the end of the adventure in Prydain; the wood troll showing he was alive by digging in Taran's vest pockets for apples and suddenly had a much clearer understanding. No one had been mad at Gurgi for the joke, but it hadn't been the best response to things.

"Even if it's not always as funny as it may seem." she added with a little laugh.