He charmed her with his smile and pleasant attitude, but when it came to doing the actual work, he often promised the moon and delivered a falling star.
In the version presented at the inaugural games, the tree and animals were charmed just as in the story, except for an unappreciative bear which tore the minstrel to pieces.
He was charmed by her vivacity and physical vigourshe delighted in horsemanship and armsthough he occasionally gently reminded her to behave with more decorum.