Originally Posted by Recnadocir

Until today, I spoke like a regular guy, albeit a brilliantly articulate one. However, I just found out I am a descended on the maternal side from of the lords of Northumberland, including Henry de Percy, aka Hotspur, who would have been king had Henry V not defeated him. Farther back in the same proud blood line, we are direct descendants of Louis I of France and his father, Charlemagne (It's true! Hope there is some forgotten inheritance for me, like a castle).

In light of this pedigree, I shall henceforward speak in only the loftiest courtly tones, with admixtures of Norman French- that is if I deign to speak to you at all. Zounds! Now begone! And on your way out, send in my jester and dancing maidens!