[Victarion does not hide his scowl, but it's clear that this den houses not only his prey, but perhaps men of the same ilk as him. It is not easy for him to be diplomatic, since it never comes easily to him. All the same, Asha is alive and there seemed to be hope for a cure.

He drums his fingers.]

Very well. If I'm to find no snakes here, might be I'll find a better prize. I mean to have a ship again and to raid as I've always done. To do this, I need men. Do creatures like that hide here as well?