I am not fond of anyone who professes a love for power that brazenly. [ It is dangerous, tempting, to be around such individuals. Martin is better off not associating with such types. ]

I can't hold it against you. I have no idea what it means. [ A nervous laugh. ] I'm a farmer's boy, D'Artagnan. I wasn't raised a prince.

[ Martin waves his fingers like a metronome, the flames following the rhythm. ] If you'd like. But it's for life. And the salary is greater than non-existent, which is all I can afford right now.