“And Buck was truly a red-eyed devil,”
"When you go to Paris," Grandma Sylvia said to me, "you must ask for a baguette de tradition. That's the good kind. The crust is thin, with just the right amount of crunch, while the interior is light and fluffy."
I just love that first few sentences of the book on chapter 1.
Although he modestly disclaims it, Gawain has the reputation of being a great knight and courtly lover. He prides himself on his observance of the five points of chivalry in every aspect of his life. Gawain is a pinnacle of humility, piety, integrity, loyalty, and honesty.