We possess but two weapons of defense--deceit, or force.

A resort to the latter is at present impossible.

I cannot conceive that you are lowering yourself in any way by using the power you possess to escape violence--" "The power I possess ?" "Yes--beauty and wit.

These are your weapons, and most effective ones.
You can play with Estada and defeat him--temporarily at least.

I confess there is danger in such a game--he is a wild beast, and his evil nature may overcome his discretion.