Vorgrimler looks chagrined for a moment and says, "Ah, I did not think of that, only that it was best to flee... better the danger unknown then the one in front of you with terrible teeth and jaws, eh?" To Harman he says, "The dwarves have their secrets, but I did not think such dark magic was one of them, are you sure that you saw a spirit? Come, tell me..." there is a thud as the soldier carrying the other weapons drops them and backs away, looking pale and making the sign of the evil eye. Vorgrimler continues, "perhaps it would be best if we discussed this later? Meet me at the Millstone tonight, I'll treat you to dinner and you can tell me what you saw."

Gretchen says, "The geezer is my husband's uncle, I think. Waleran. Wish I'd gotten my mother-in-law instead..." She grabs Severin's arm. "C'mon, let's ditch these guys and go get drunk."