In literature, "gadling" is used to denote a minor, perhaps bothersome character who is dispatched on trivial errands within a grander royal context. The word often carries a dismissive tone, as seen in a line where the speaker’s reluctance to deal with every "gadling the King sends" underscores their disdain for these low-ranking emissaries and the interruptions they represent [1] [2]. This use not only reinforces the hierarchical nature of the setting but also adds subtle humor to the narrative by highlighting the absurdity of being burdened with the king’s seemingly endless minor tasks.