I finally got around to checking out this small gem. It spoke to me, as the themes of this short story resonate deeply. I loved the prose, creating beautiful or disturbing imagery in my mind. The artwork is simple but abstract with a use of color that I really enjoy. It makes me think of that watercolored fairytale look you see every now and then. I quickly noticed the parallels between the serpent and the knight, they may as well have been the same person. Almost talking to himself and never realizing it. I noticed how any woman mentioned in the tale, has an emphasis on her beauty, ownership, motherhood. How the maidens own family reflected this. A very good read.