he did n't speak another word to me as he marched me back to the castle . `` this witness claims to have seen a man with dark hair and a woman ? '' those strong arms of his had scooped me up before i had even realized that he had returned . his ability to assess people still amazed her . i asked her what his favorite food was but she only gave me a smile and changed the subject . she pretended not to hear him , walked a bit faster . 