As Martha left the room, he too felt victory.  His trophy was at hs feet.  He smiled, "Quick..."  he reached down to her hands and began untying her, "The others will be suspicious if you are quiet, so you must keep screaming."<br/><br/>He could feel her hesitation coming and he beat her to the punch, "Come now!  If you want me to help you escape this wretched place, you must behave as if I'm still hurting you."  He undid her blindfold, living it from her hair.<br/><br/>He did love a great joke.