"I have done nothing like that, I assure you." replies Duponte. "I was sent to deliver a book. I am not in the habit of consorting with criminals." His tone is somewhat hurt, that you might suspect him of such behavior.<br/><br/>"I cannot say when we will now deliver the book." he adds, to Iris. "I must make, what do you say, new arrangements?" He pauses, frowning. "If this man is a criminal, then he will probably suspect this is all some elaborate ploy to ... to do something with him." He gave a sigh. "I am not looking forwards to this discussion."<br/><br/>After a few moments of silent observation at the secluded entrance, the rather large and heavy door opens, allowing you an exit from the tunnels into the rooms beyond, which have not changed noticeably since you left them a short time ago.