I knew your father; and, though he loved me not, yet, to be honest, I must say this of him: Sir Hugo was a good man and true; upright, and a man of honour.

He carried his shield untarnished.
If he was feared by his friends, he was also feared by his foes.

Brave he was and fearless.

One thing he lacked; and often, alas, they who lack just one thing, lack all.
"Hugo d'Argent knew not love for his fellow-men.

To be a man, was to earn his frown; all things human called forth his disdain.