Oliver frowns a little as his entire society is decried as holy and pompous. However, it's an argument he's heard before, so it doesn't rattle him too much.

"I am sorry for your loss.

"However, any pomposity you find in my description of the Church must be attributed to my delivery, not the Church I serve." He gives a quick, wry smile; Oliver can joke about his speechifying.

"I've yet to meet humbler or kinder men than I've found within the abbey walls. As for being holier than thou - why, all men are imperfect, sinners in the sight of God. The best 'Sworn know that better than any."