Upon hearing the gasp of the man's name, Denethor turned his gaze back to the two males that stood before him. Eric made a hiss of pain while his hair was still in Denethor's grip. "So, you come to my realm, and betray my hospitality", he said before he let go of Eric, which caused his head to hang down. "Denethor, I assure you, I had no idea..", Bard was about to say before he was cut off. "That he would get caught?!", the king shouted. "You intend to attempt a voyage to the Black Pearl. When I cannot help but wonder, why?", he snarled.