Since that was Vladimir's family matter, Jacob didn't feel it appropriate to interfere.
"Your younger brother's residence is just ahead, but fighting is prohibited in Janakpur. I'm afraid it won't be easy for you to take him away."
Jacob knew Verdon would never be willing to return to the far north and live in hardship now that the latter was rich. He even had to face punishment once he went back, which would all the more contribute to his reluctance to comply. Besides, Jacob reckoned Verdon had chosen to stay in Janakpur because no one could take him away by force as long as he refused to leave.
"If he refuses, I will still drag him away even if I have to risk my life in the process. He has committed such a disgraceful act that puts my entire family to shame. I won't let him off easily." Vladimir was furious, determined to take Verdon away.