Vlast's minds eye also conjures images of the absurd Orlesian fashions; gaudy without a hint of practicality that are little more than displays of wealth.

"I will show you when we return. In the meantime, you can borrow this."

If he gets cold while they travel, he has a quilt that he can improvise into a decent substitution.

"Why were you curious about the deer...? Are they not usual subjects in human painting?"