[Certainly not off-putting to Jeremy. In fact, he's filled over two dozen notebook pages with comments and lines of inquiry for a later date.]

Astounding... regrettably more than a little unsurprising, but as my first real glimpse into Clan history it certainly has whet my appetite, Matthew!

Regrettably, I will have to ask for more information later... I cannot afford to let myself be distracted by another project when this one is so crucial!