I have saved many mortals from drowning and brought them here to people my castle, but I do not love mortals.

Two lovely mermaids are much more interesting, and before I allow you to perish, I shall have much amusement in witnessing your despair and your struggles to escape.
You are now my prisoners.

By slow degrees I shall wear out your fairy powers and break your hearts, as well as the hearts of these earth dwellers who have no magic powers, and I think it will be a long time before I finally permit you to die." "That's all right," said Trot cheerfully.

"The longer you take, the better I'll be satisfied." "That's how I feel about it," added Cap'n Bill.

"Don't get in a hurry to kill us Zog.