For the interrogation of this father and daughter, Durin naturally joined in.
However, this time the father was very forthcoming with everything he knew and declared that he was willing to reveal the identity of his superior as long as his conditions were met.
Because he spoke so freely, they didn't beat him and even changed his cell—now his daughter could stay in a guest room, and although he was still under guard with shackles on his feet, at least he was no longer in the basement.
Still, Durin found it strange; such an intelligence officer shouldn't be so forthright.
"If you could find me, it proves that you've pried open Charles Norwi's mouth. I have only one daughter, and I can't bear to see her suffer. You can kill me, but don't touch my daughter," the man said, sighing, "How did you get in?"