[quote=@Lurking Krog]
Not reasonably so. You wouldn't have anyway to hide since it is an open area and no where on or around the pyre to hide while you cut his bonds. You would also be taking fire damage for each round your up there.

The fact that the milita are present and preforming this are enough to key you in that this person has done something to these people to warrant this kind of punishment. 
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Okay, he will just stay where he is, and try to pick up on any conversations that would explain what was happening.