[ Saul's reaction is very loud to one like Anne, who watches for all such signs when in court like any hawk must be in the wild. At least she does not need to act too much to bring about sincerity, though it is still alarming, as she had already made her feelings about this rebellion quite clear. Is she not in favor of them being captured? ]

I merely said that I wonder. They are suffering as much as we. I know it be not my place to speak on such matters, [ she stops short at the practiced 'because I am a woman', but as it is a woman who leads the police force, ] as it is hardly my specialty. I must ask forgiveness if I have given offense.

I only fear for all of our futures.