"Control? And do you think it possible to each such an arrogant child such? I cannot imagine it will go far- but let me not deter you. Teach him- bleed him if you must. He is of no use to anyone should his temperament get in his way."

She stood then, her book lightly clasped in her hand as she adjusted her shoulders just so.

"Perhaps it is time for me to retire for the day, least I find myself disgusted with a lack of competence out of this boy." Hadyn, at this moment, was something less than her son, after all.