The term "paper" usually refers to a type of thin material typically used for writing. The fact that many songs, both the musical notation as well as the lyrics (sometimes together, sometimes separate), are written on paper is most likely the use of this item's reference to the substance. In ancient Egypt "paper" was sometimes made from Papyrus, used by scribes to write the doctrine of Pharaoh and used by minstrels of his court of songs to praise him. They were always armed with dirks, or short swords. The story of Bard AF involves the charming of a princess.