He tilted his head and nodded.  "You look to be a clever enough girl to understand that there's naught you can do with a sharp knife that will see you free of this place," he added, "Just remember that death is a privilege around here and I've no time for any foolishness.  Now when you and Morena finish up there you can get started."<br/><br/>He gestured over to a table with a block of knives and a pile of potatoes and vegetables waiting to be peeled and chopped up.