It is difficult to know how accurate this portrait is, and how much of it consists of sweet nothings whispered into the author's ear by loyal retainers.
insubstantial or romantic words that are only meant to flatter, woo, or seduce.
Расстановка переносов
in·sub·stan·tial or ro·man·tic words that are on·ly meant to flatter, woo, or se·duce