[He gives a tiny nod, though his eyebrows knit together in confusion.] What an odd request for payment... I don't laugh often but if you make me a coffin it warrants trying my best.

[Another little nod.] It is indeed useful to pretend that you are insane, at least as long as you are wealthy enough to be considered eccentric instead of mad. You are given certain liberties. [He quirks his lips into a little sneer.] Wear a fancy dress and some make-up and the peasants will be too outraged by your manner of dress to discuss that you spend hours on the local graveyard.