There seemed nothing strange about luke to begin with, except perhaps the snakes. If they were snakes - David wasn't sure. He was just grateful for a companion as agreeable as luke, who seemed able to twist anyone round ...There seemed nothing strange about luke to begin with, except perhaps the snakes. If they were snakes - David wasn't sure. He was just grateful for a companion as agreeable as luke, who seemed able to twist anyone round his finger, Even David's odious relatives.