[Of course he does. The marquis doesn't expect anything less. After all, physical pain - torture - is an excellent way to get information out of people.]

[People other than him, of course.]

[He shrugs, smiles.] I'm not sure what metaphorical wares you have. Generally I deal in favors, but if all the favor will be good for is violence, it's slightly less use than a favor from someone of more versatile skills.

Then again, as I said, I do think you have more. Skills, I mean. Underneath it all.