Besides, it is not as though I shall have no say in the fate of the kingdom. Though it may not be my fate to reign myself, I will not leave my brother to do it alone.

[He laughs, making very light of the situation that brought him to his knees the day before.]

In fact, I'd say it's best for all involved that I didn't. Even now, my brother is headstrong, hot-tempered. Someone must keep an eye on him, lest he find his way into trouble.