"I need not see them to know they are empty." Cook leaned forward. "Your ship maneuvered too briskly to be laden, and even now her turn of speed is too great. Your topdeck is clear of barrels and crates. You failed to fire on us as we boarded. Your crew is uneasy, indecisive." He paused, then added, "And I know more than that." With that he stood straight again and waited. A long minute of relative silence held court, but finally the other creatures were driven to respond.