i will see his guards , but they will not see me . i told myself it was because i was taken . i wanted to slap her for that frown she was giving me . you cant just take the knife , young man . this was n't a fashion show she 'd ever thought she 'd participate in - that was for damn sure . leaving alive is not a choice ya have . 'well then , ' said the duke , 'if i 'm not dead , why are you here ? ' 