The Dungeon of Harrow

[Aaron awakens from his swoon to see his ship's captain lying on the floor covered with blood]

Aaron Fallon:
Captain?

Cassandra:
The captain is quite all right. He's been given a potion... the pain was most severe.

Aaron Fallon:
You what?

Cassandra:
You're quite safe now. You're in the castle of Count Lorente De Sade.

Cassandra:
If your strength will permit, the Count requests your presence at the evening meal.

Aaron Fallon:
I am grateful, but the captain is lying for a very cold floor. In his condition, pneumonia could surely occur. You must have accommodations...

Cassandra:
I said your friend will recover, sir. The count has seen fit to offer lodging and refuge. I'm not in a position to question the extent of his hospitality. If you desire to put the captain in your bed, by all means do so. I was sent to announce the count has elected to share his evening fare with you - an obligation I have now discharged. If you wish to show your lack of gratitude by refusing, then I'll relay your indiscretion.

Aaron Fallon:
I most certainly want to meet the count.

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Aaron Fallon:
How many times have I stood before this symbol of my family's greatness? And now this crest and I are dying together. In another time and another place, I might have brought honor and glory to the Fallon family, but instead I shall leave a legacy of decay and unspeakable horror.

Aaron Fallon:
You're quite certain I'm a bit of an ass, aren't you, Captain?

The Captain:
I don't believe there's a yes or no answer to that, Mr. Fallon.