Good. Some children trust too blindly, for want of a free meal.

Here is my suggestion, Gretel. Do not give them your trust. But give them a week. Tell them that you are under the protection of Prince Sif, for they have made me a prince here. Tell them that I have a very impressive collection of weapons and no hesitancy towards publicly gutting a man of the cloth, should he harm a child.

In a week's time, I will ride for the monastery myself, to inspect that all is well. If it isn't, we will proceed from there. Does that sound acceptable to you?