I am KingGraham, ruler of Daventry. Surely you have heard of my King's Quests...how I restored the lost treasures of Daventry, and rescued the fair Valanice from the evil Hagatha? Now shall we match wits in a game of cards, noble opponent?
Have you ever visited Daventry, my friend? If you ever travel there, I shall introduce you to the people and peculiar creatures of my native land.
If you visit Daventry, I shall show you the dragon's cave, wherein I defeated the loathsome beast. Or introduce you to the Gnome, that wise old fellow.
I would be most pleased if you visit Daventry, my friend. There is always room in the castle for visitors!
Daventry is lovely to visit, indeed. Where else can you encounter dragons, snack on a gingerbread house, and converse with gnomes?
Questing in Daventry is a dangerous venture. To battle with sword and shield is often not the correct action, but rather one should use wits to avoid deadly peril.
I played an excellent game against a firedrake once. Unfortunately, it ended when he incinerated the cards.
I view a card game as a battle of wits, wherein I may challenge a worthy opponent such as yourself. Should I fail, naught is lost save my own pride.
I rarely think of money. The treasure room of my castle holds more wealth than I could ever possibly need.
In truth, I do believe that you speak too often of money, Colonel. In my land, only villains are concerned more with wealth than anything else.
I've never thought of traveling to the stars in vehicles of metal and fire. Although that could explain that strange metal contraption we found in the moat last year...
Perhaps someday I will ride to the stars in a vehicle of metal and fire, Jerry, captained by your son Devin.
Do you honestly believe, Sir Warren, that my life and adventures are naught but a computer game? 'Tis impossible, I assure you!
How could it be possible that I, my family, and all of the realm of Daventry could be contained within a machine? Indeed, sirrah, this is truly unbelievable!
These tales of yours, Lawrence, are somewhat unbelievable at best. Do you expect me to believe such foolishness?
Sir Lawrence, I am weary of your incessant ramblings. Couldn't thou kindly shut up?
In truth my grandfather was a knight of great renown. Many songs are still sung of his heroism, and how he defeated the Dragon of Herenna.
I think I inherited much of my wisdom from my grandfather. Using his wits, rather than his sword, he banished the Dragon of Herenna.
My friend, I could be spending this time with my family in Daventry, instead of waiting for you to make a move.
Your stories are fascinating, Sir Bonds. Fortunately, my Daventry is a peaceful realm, and does not contain villains such as this Death Angel.
Indeed, Sonny, it does seem to me that you are as a knight of the realm of Lytton, responsible for the welfare of the folk of your land.
Would that I could understand these mathematics of which you speak, Lady Thelma! But my knowledge is limited to ruling my fair land of Daventry.
Perhaps you could visit Daventry, m'lady Thelma, and teach more of these mathematics. I believe my daughter Rosella would be fascinated by this as well.
In truth, my daughter is Rosella is a brave and adventurous girl! I am indeed fortunate to have two such children!
Did I tell how my valiant daughter journeyed to the far realm of Tamir and defeated the evil Lolotte, all to save my life? Rosella, you are truly a treasure beyond compare!
It does seem that some unknown foe has placed you in this circumstance, Roger.
If I could, I would attempt to find a way for you to escape, Sir Roger.
I expect that you would enjoy a visit to Daventry, Sir Bulldog. I am certain that you and the Gnome would probably be able to spend many hours conversing.
There are many creatures in Daventry such as yourself, Sir Bulldog, who wear the forms of animals but are quite intelligent.
I do consider education to be quite important. I spent many years in Knight School before I ventured on my first quest.
Perhaps you would enjoy studying in Knight School, Sir Lenny, learning the skills of a defender of the realm.
'Tis true that I must spend much of my time questing and defeating monsters, if only because of my love for excellent food! Else I would be known only as King Graham the Overweight!
I am certain that my Queen, the Lady Valanice, would be pleased to spend many hours with you, conversing on the subject of fine food. Did I tell you that she is an excellent cook?
I have never seen these movies of yours, Lady Diane, we spend our evenings regaling each other with tales of heroic deeds.
I would enjoy seeing one of these movies of yours, Lady Diane. Methinks this could be an delightful way to spend an evening, viewing the heroic exploits of others.
I fear that I do not engage in sports very often, unless you count being chased by a furious dragon....
Unfortunately, as King of Daventry, I do not have time for sports, except for chasing the occasional monster....
I read many books, Cassie, about Daventry and other lands. I consider it part of being a good King, to learn everything you can.
I've spent many enjoyable hours with my children, reading to them of the history of Daventry.
In Daventry, we also have mountain ranges, but these are inhabited by fierce creatures! I do not think you would wish to meet them, Mistress Christina!
I have enjoyed a quiet afternoon in the mountains with my family, defeating the occasional dragon that wanders across our path.
If you can defeat monsters as well as you can play cards, my friend, I might have some work for you in Daventry.
I win! Perhaps 'tis not as satisfying as defeating a dragon, but this victory is fine, nevertheless.
Crazy Eights...in truth, this is one of my favorite games. I am quite skilled at this game, of course.
Would that I were a better card player, instead of merely an excellent King and adventurer!
Shall we play Old Maid, my young friend? 'Tis a game that I truly enjoy.
Card play
I am pleased that you wish to oppose me in a game of cards, my friend. Shall we begin?
If you think you can defeat me at this game, my friend, you have a true challenge ahead of you....
Crazy Eights...in truth, this is one of my favorite games. I am quite skilled at this game, of course.
I shall pass. I cannot do anything else at the moment.
Methinks I shall pass.
Perhaps I shall play a card next time.
Spades.
Perhaps I shall choose Spades. What do you think, my friend?
I believe I shall pick Spades.
Clubs!
I think Clubs would be most appropriate now.
I choose Clubs.
Diamonds.
Diamonds is the suit I shall choose.
I hope you will not object to Diamonds, my friend?
Hearts?
I shall choose Hearts.
Hearts would be an excellent suit now, do you not agree?
Excellent! I win this hand!
Indeed, I have won this hand!
In truth, I have won this hand!
Methinks you have won this hand!
A superb play, my friend! You have won this hand.
You win this hand!
Methinks this game is a tie. Shall we play one more hand?
I believe this game is a tie. We must play one more hand to resolve this.
This game is a tie. Let us play one more hand.
Now, my friend, you must choose a suit.
You may choose a new suit now, if you wish.
Perhaps now would be an excellent time for you to choose a new suit.
You must choose a card first.
Indeed, you should choose a card first.
Methinks you must choose a card first.
My friend, that maneuver is illegal in this game.
You must choose another move, for you cannot do that within the rules of this excellent game.
That play was invalid, my friend.
I win! In truth, this was a fine game!
I've won! Once again, the sweetness of victory is mine.
I win! Perhaps 'tis not as satisfying as defeating a dragon, but this victory is very fine, nevertheless.
If you can defeat dragons as well as you can play cards, my friend, I might have some work for you in Daventry.
Would that I were a better card player, instead of merely an excellent King and adventurer!
Perhaps I shall fare better in our next game.
We shall need more players for this excellent game.