I've re read this series many times over the years, and re read this chapter in particular even more just because I always have to read Big Sis Maid's speech multiple times.
It's beautiful and has never failed to move me no matter how many times I read it.
Emissary? If I was the King, I would publicly, and officially call that guy Son of a Wh*re. He doesn't even deserve to be called a man to begin with. He doesn't even need respect. To hell with that. He's lower than trash.