But still a woman--of that I was certain.

And surely Drake could be trusted not to repeat Ventnor's error.
"Yuruk," I said, "we think you lie.

We would speak to your mistress.
Take us to her." "I have told you that the goddess is not here," he said.

"If you do not believe it is nothing to me.

I cannot take you to her for I do not know where she is.