Harald raised his eyebrows at the news. "Kevan is betrothed? That...is glad news indeed" he replied. He paused for a moment, thinking of the ramifications of the news and trying to remember what little he knew of 'House' Swyft. "I am sure that Ser Harys and all of Cornfield will be overjoyed at the news" he contined. And no wonder, he thought, in a stroke they raise their power considerably. That puffed up hedge knight must be near as preening as the bantam stitched across his fat gut! he ground his teeth in a sudden burst of anger at the realisation that this match may well take 'House Swyft' into a tier on a par or even above that of House Kenning! He cursed his ill luck gloomily.

He saw the eager young herald still waiting below him and quickly said "We shall make our preparations and set off for Lannisport in due course. Please send our thanks and acceptance back to Lord Tytos for his invitation. Bowynn, make sure the herald's needs are attended to before he leaves" he said brusquely as he stood to leave.