True. But he's a clever lad, which I suspect is why he managed to be in Lord Manderly's custody. He's been learning his letters so he can say more of his story, but he knows the words yes and no, and the right questions go a long way, or so I'm told. It's why Wyman Manderly, Robert Glover, and I know learn a little of what really happened at Winterfell.

(( There's a nearby bench, and so Davos gestured it. ))

Mayhaps we sit down and talk. It's a long story and I like to hear your side of it.