"So, what do we do now, friend?" asked Flint. Since Jack responded kindly, he had already decided that he and Jack were good friends. That's just the type of guy he was.
"Well," Jack sighed and looked at his two hostages. Tarnel was pretty calm by then but Gret was still weeping and crying. "I don't want anyone to be following me, so I can't just let you all go so easily."
"Say no more," replied Flint. As he turned to look at his fellow party members, he bowed. "Thank you for taking me this far, but I'll be traveling with my new friend from now on. Would you all please wait by the entrance. I'm very grateful for your cooperation."
"But young master--"
