This is acceptable to the horde of louts, although they seem particularly less enthused by Xie Lian's presence and wonder why he's unconvinced to give his fealty to Arne. Does he not believe Sa-Hareth deserves freedom? Were his ancestors not of the people, does he hesitate to defend his land? Is he at ease with slavery under Unhalad?

They do not grow riotous, but the ease of the room thickens, darkens, takes fresh shape.