Tristan was absolutely stupefied at the young woman's audacity. So much so, that he didn't utter a word when she helped herself to more brandy.

Definitely one for the asylum.

And then she opened her mouth and it got worse. He rose. "You steal a full two pounds from an innocent traveler. Then you break into his home in the dead of night, armed, and start making demands. Then you help yourself to his liquor and swear on top of that. And yet you expect him to help you. With all due respect, Miss, you should be glad the good doctor hasn't called the constable on you yet."

He could see that she was upset, but Tristan himself was definitely not amused.