The guard won't chat with him, and he doesn't really want to. There isn't much moral strength left to continue the banter.
-- I would say I'm glad to see you, but... it's not very fun here, so not "welcome," but "I sympathize." -- waiting for the extra ears to disappear, he finally switched to a whisper. -- A little mouse ran by and told me about your successes, and how you patched up our Ilk. Well done. Really. Now tell me, what happened.
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You have some fun compatriots here, I see...
e si ieu muoir, er mi grans deliuriers