it was simple professional courtesy and i had no ill will for him or his men . `` i do n't know this clown , '' he said . the king nodded solemnly , ah , i am familiar with that battle ; a lot of good men were killed in that conflict . except that she was pretty sure the detective did n't have trouble performing on demand . but both of them had been more than patient for the past two days . his eyes closed and his forehead rested against hers . 