Basset hounds are known for their lugubrious nature and this is certainly true of Bartolomy . With his long ears occasionally catching in his mouth as he recites his poems, Bartolomy works the crowd expertly — drawing laughter one moment, tears the next . Unfortunately for the usually timid poet, his talents make him a favourite for the ambitious adventurer who reckons an epic ballad recounting his exploits might be just the thing to boost his fame . This has resulted in Bartolomy becoming engaged in a few terrifying expeditions into dark dungeons, caverns of ice, and deserts infested with manticores . Bartolomy’s poems as a result of these escapades are magnificent, but he’s not sure how much more running from danger his legs have got in them . Well...maybe one more adventure . Or two . And then, back to the comforts of the library .
