Noticing that his face and scar was still exposed, Vis pulled his scarf up over his nose, covering his lower face. He had pulled it down during the boat ride, feeling comfortable that the old man wouldn't react. "Vis," he answered, the 's' coming out as a 'th' because of the hole in his mouth, "Vith Thtarkweather," the 'th' sounds coming from his speech gave him great uncomfort, "The letter wath forwarded to me by Duke Fezeaux, from Thorik (Sorik)." He decided that would be the last thing he would say, waiting to be asked a question or talked to, his voice was embarrassing him.