"I rather think," Wu said carefully, catching his breath, "that we may wish to continue this entire discussion somewhere less likely to be guard infested.  I, for one, could use a stiff drink and a few bandages, and..."<br/><br/>He managed a somewhat stiff bow.<br/><br/>"I owe you three!  Had you not been here my chivalrous impulse might have been fatal.  Please permit me to at least repay you with tea, if no other coin.  I know of a good and discrete tavern near here."