Cliff looked at him, another stranger who's fate has brought him, or just a pure coincidence. Could he trust him? Why should he? He may be very likely a spy, who will lead them into a trap. Cliff didn't trust him or any of them. But from Hank he saw a rebel spirit, a will to oppose the laws of superiors and from the girl the same thing. Helping the whipped man is often rewarded with hanging. But who is this stranger? Cliff could not bring himself to trust him, but what could he do, he will be trapped in here if he stays here any longer. If the worst happens, so be it. He glanced at the man "Lead the way." As he first came to follow him.