in fact , '' she declared in a thoughtful voice , `` after seeing this place as i have done , i 'm quite convinced pillaging and plundering must be a very profitable thing- '' with that , aunt elinor turned back to the fireplace and politely inquired of the `` pillager and plunderer '' who owned the castle , `` would you say there is great profit to be had from pillaging and plundering , your grace , or am i mistaken ? ''