[ How to answer? There's a pause as Petyr considers. ]

That all depends upon the nature of my honesty, sweetling. Some secrets I must keep to myself for fear that they may reach the wrong ears. It should come as no surprise to you that your half brother is trying to interfere in my dealings. He and Lucy are conspiring against me. A fine reward for being the one who got Lucy her ambassadorial position in the first place, I dare say. But a man will always be lured in by the sweet promises of a beautiful woman. And Lucy is the fairest of queens we have -- a fairness that allows for those around her to ignore her true nature.