[Monty's brows jump up, and he's silent for a long moment. It's not that he disagrees with the sentiment on principle, but it's rather harsh, particularly to say to the man, himself.]

Ah... I see why that might upset her. Mr. Barnes has a pathological need to speak his mind to Renart, it would seem. You may wish to limit any... unseemly remarks in his presence.

Do you truly feel that way, or was it only to vex him?