"Elder Navey, I heard about the things you did while you were in Oqia..." Minos began, speaking in a tone that evoked chills in those most worried about where this might end.
Navey had prepared himself for Minos' return, or even for the day when Minos' relatives would be able to resolve the matter themselves, if they so wished. But in the face of Minos' power, he could do nothing but remain silent and put up with whatever punishment would be meted out.
He hadn't wanted any trouble with Minos when he had decided to act against the Stuart family earlier. He hadn't expected Minos to grow up so quickly and had believed that this would be his only chance of gaining some bargaining power with this fellow.