[Wow that is an archaic form of torture. Probably still effective if used the right way.]

I see.

[He nods with clear understanding of her intent. It was, indeed, that bad and more than enough reason really want to kill another. He's neutral about the city guard but at least, he's glad to learn that they don't object to others jumping for "assistance" as well. That'll be mighty useful in the future, he thinks.]

You've made that abundantly clear. What was it? [He swirls his glass, grinning the while.] "Beasts must be hunted", right? Seems to me you saw these Rathmores as more than just a bunch of deviants.