"I don't know any Edericks," Talsarios says with a shrug.
He turns to face the bound prisoners and smiles. "Thank you for your cooperation. Now, we need to send you down to Lord Bost's dungeons, and we need to be sure that he - and everyone else who needs to know - understands how well you helped us out here. We must keep our word, you see, and get you the mercy you deserve.
"And of course, the criminals of this charming locale must be shown solid evidence that if they help the authorities, they will be treated mercifully - and your excellent examples will do well. We'll make sure all the guilds and bands of thieves in this land know all about how you sang to save your lives. I'm sure it'll only encourage other to do the same."