 Notker, however, adds another element to the story, possibly borrowed from the Roman historian Livy's account of Tarquin's poppies.Some time later, when faced with another revolt, Charlemagne sends messengers to Pepin to ask his advice.The king's men find Pepin weeding nestles in the garden, where he refuses to offer Charles any advice, saying "I will send him no message except—what I am doing!