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It was going to be "Normans, who in their own way were just more Vikings who had learned a few manners from living in France for half a century."

I'm glad you went with the Vikings with better marketing after all. :D It's just such a cherry on top. :D

Off topic - How are you lately, though? Thank you for your generous upvotes and saving my posts from the miserable 0.01 category, but I feel like I miss having my steemit buddy around. Do let me know if you need a gentle nudge to stay "on track" here. ;)

Thanks @Josie2214, just the usual distractions of work and life getting in the way. A little nudge now and again helps, thanks!!

You chose correctly.