So far nobody has disagreed with his criticisms of England. Makes a man feel at home, really.

"Oh, yes, the pick pocketing--" he starts and has the good grace to look a little sheepish. He didn't actually steal from her person directly, but hers is the only thing he intended to keep. "You don't mind if I...keep that drawing, do you?

"It's just that it's quite good, very usual. I don't see art like that often so, when it crops up...I like to...steal it."

An awkward way to put that, but not incorrect. He grimaces apologetically but does not append the statement.