On the one hand, that was [i]very[/i] unchivalrous. 

On the other, Robena did nothing less than her duty. Not only was she true to her word, but her words were proved true. He has seen how true for himself, now. For Robena to stay her hand at the critical moment would have been to shirk a grave responsibility. 

Tristan does not admire this, but he must respect it. 

He scrabbles down from the rooftops as fast as is safe. Delegation of duties again; if Robena has no interest in diplomacy, then she is in [i]immediate [/i]need of a diplomat. Best be quick about it.