Rest, Highness.

Iocane. I'd bet my life on it… and there are the princess' footprints. She is alive, or was an hour ago. If she is otherwise when I find her... I shall be very put out.

That was a warning, Highness. The next time, my hand flies on its own. Where I come from, there are penalties when a woman lies.

I have loved more deeply… than a killer like yourself could ever dream.

Are not capable of love is what you mean.

He knows I do not love him.

You admit to me you do not love your fiance.

I never said he was my dearest love. And, yes, he will save me. That I know.

You think your dearest love will save you?

I was giving you a chance. It does not matter where you take me… there is no greater hunter than Prince Humperdinck. He can track a falcon on a cloudy day. He can find you.

And what is that worth… the promise of a woman? You're very funny, Highness.

If you'll release me… whatever you ask for ransom, you'll get it. I promise you.

Catch your breath.

Someone has beaten the giant. There will be great suffering in Guilder if she dies.

They were both poisoned. I spent the last few years… building up an immunity to iocane powder.

And to think, all that time… it was your cup that was poisoned.

I am no one to be trifled with. That is all you ever need know.

Who are you?

You fell victim to one of the classic blunders. The most famous is "Never get involved in a land war in Asia." But only slightly less well known is this… "Never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line!"

You only think I guessed wrong. That's what's so funny! I switched glasses when your back was turned! You fool!

You guessed wrong.

I'll tell you in a minute. First, let's drink… me from my glass and you from yours.

What's so funny?

I could have sworn I saw something. No matter.

What? Where? I don't see anything.

I will, and I choose... What in the world can that be?

Then make your choice.

It has worked. You've given everything away. I know where the poison is.

You're trying to trick me into giving away something. It won't work.

But you've also bested my Spaniard… which means you must have studied… and in studying, you must have learned that man is mortal… so you would have put the poison… as far from yourself as possible… so I can clearly not choose the wine in front of me.