When Michael came to whisper to him some words he nodded and replied; "Indeed she has been, she's quite good ally to have our side. But know this; I do this because of duty and what I believe is right. I have never served kingdom and you my king for sake of a reward." When they rided and saw smoke, upon hearing Lady Luna speak there is village ahead, seeing the smoke is not the natural kind coming from chimney's he replied; "No, we go investigate it. See what's going on." Gabriel did not avoid situations which could endanger him but he had king's tax gold (which was now stored inside carriage which had delivered coffin of duke's son) and Lady Luna to worry about besides himself but he must see what caused that smoke none the less and help the people if he can.