Hints for not encountering the Bard-A-Pult: * Don't be a suck up. Do what you were asked to do, and no more. * Lute Solos are to be enjoyed on your own time. Don't bother certain grumpy monarchical officials with your own interpretation of Johnny Be Good. * Do not show your pride, homosexual or otherwise. Even the butcher points this out for you. * Do not steal from the same place twice.