Pity the Lovers: Surprised at how Tariel spoke to him, Avtandil could not help but laugh. He did not expect his new friend to be so eloquent or pleasant, having seen the destruction he was capable of. “How is it one worthy of praise from the tongues of the wise, finds reason to compliment me? I am no more than a Knight of Arabia and servant to her who holds my heart. What did I do to deserve these words from you, who it seems none can stand against or disobey? To me, you are an image of the sun above, a light from heaven. No misery I suffered or tears I cried can change this.”