"That's a very curious collection of statements," he points out with an amused smile. "Are you suggesting the Pope is infallible? Would you hold it against me that I'm inclined to disagree, or would that simply add to my list of infallible qualities, thus making you love me more?"

His faculties are definitely adjusting to being ill; his wit is returning to him, which is always a good sign, and maybe the food's doing a little to help restore some of his strength.