        “We know naught of its habits, of its culture.  Whatever the creature does, you must react calmly.  You must not injure or offend the creature, even if it injures or offends you.  If need be, you may retreat, but that is the extent of what you are allowed to do.  Your purpose is to attempt to learn its language and customs, while teaching it ours.”  She frowned.  “You cannot imagine how difficult it is to maintain composure while watching a griffon devour a rabbit.  I will request that one of my ambassadors train you as best she knows how, although I would prefer not to enlighten her of the true purpose of the training.”