Talk:George/@comment-81.205.72.159-20121006092843/@comment-5674726-20131101000202

Indeed. Even within the royal household, there'd be a hierarchy and somebody who wanted advancement would be jealous that Merlin got to show up and get the job of manservant to the Prince. Even if they got that it was a reward, they'd resent it if they saw him as unfit for his position; not only does his competence appear to leave a great deal to be desired, his familiarity with Arthur could be viewed as inappropriate.