"It’s such a shame," Handy said as he disappeared further into the tunnel, "that you wouldn't do the same for me if our positions were reversed. What makes you think I'd do it for you?" His challenge was not met with an answer as he continued walking down the sluice tunnel, his mission having been completed, his geas fulfilled, his freedom assured, and the queen's denied. All in all, not a bad way to end a day's work.