Hi David, not that I can be of much help on matters of spears, I do however wish to share this ebay link to a painting I was intending to bid on until it became a little out of reach so soon after Christmas.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....MEWA:IT&ih=019
With regards to she who must be obeyed David, I think the picket fence of spears is a great idea, keep onto it I am sure she will soften as time goes by.
Enjoy.
Gav