they would beg me to be their friend . upon entering , the gentleman who greeted the captain and me before says , oh , mister dalton , its good to see you again . `` i thought he just liked the king 's music . '' his entire body leapt like he 'd been delivered an electric shock . `` why is that portrait covered up ? '' she stumbled and he caught her elbow . sometimes , as now , being able to read minds was as much a curse as a blessing . 