“The dungeons sound wonderful!” she said. “At least there, I’d be away from you, idiot man!” “Only for a short time. I’d be by to interrogate you.” “What? I couldn’t pick a more pleasant option? Like being executed?” “You’re assuming I could find a hangman willing to put up with your blathering long enough to fit the rope.” “Well, if you want to kill me, you could always let your breath do the job.”