"I do not wish you to read the directions, and you will never be allowed to move on the ship unaccompanied."
"I can see that." Again her sarcasm went over his head. She went to the bed and sat down. "When will you let me out again?"
"My soldiers are procuring food for you in the manner you demanded."
"They traded for food, is that what you mean?"
"Yes."
She smiled at him. Suddenly this day didn't seem so dreary and without sunshine. "That fast? How did they know I wanted them to trade for food? I didn't see you talk to them."
She didn't see him give a command, but suddenly an image hovered in front of her, showing five tinners approaching a human farmer and what looked like his sons - she could see the family resemblance. They all stood stock still, and she thought they might be frozen with fear. She didn't blame them. If five tinners walked up to her, she'd have an unfortunate accident with her underwear.