"He came empty, he shall go empty.

Against my commands, his insolence has brought him here.

And let him keep his eyes skinned, or he shall have no breath with which to return.

I am Gabriel Druse, lord over all the Romany people in all the world from Teheran to San Diego, and across the seas and back again; and my will shall be done." He paused, reflecting for a moment, though his fingers opened and shut in anger.

"This much I will do," he added.