Turpin is one of the comedians party. He was born in foreign lands and his father was said to be a renowned astrologer in the kings’ court. Although, who knows what’s the truth? Comedians are masters of storytelling.
This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. Matthew 15,8-9