it's nothing to do with ignorance to not know this stuff-life is way, way too short. the titles that lot award themselves have nothing to do with my life. or yours. i imagine they have occasional evenings around the fire looking at the big book of fatuous ceremonial protocol (i'm reminded of gormenghast) 'mummy.....shouldn't i get a new badge...i think i may be overseer of the confederation of highland ironmongers' 'would you like a new badge, dear? ' 'weeeellll...i would really...and maybe a sash, too?' (telegraph rustles, duke mutters) 'bloody idiot boy....'
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