Yes. Your mother. The Lady Laena Velaryon. [ to wade into so contentious a topic in the morning; no one ever said aemond lacked for boldness. but— ] I'm like to know what she was like as a rider.

There are other matters, but that's the heart of what I'd like to speak with you. [ a pause, and a sharp half-smile. ] I can't ask Uncle.

Do you read for leisure, cousin?