I can easily relate after having read RoccondilRinon's response.
Mind you, it's been far too long since I've seen ESB in its entirety.
It's a shame to have to admit all the details have gone by me long ago.
I'm actually pretty much saving my new viewing experience for Ady's ESB:R.
Testing resolve or not, he still looks goofy ;)
Him having lost his marbles is indeed what came up when I first saw him.
That and ... "oh jeez poor sod you..."