Only children die without regrets. Gods no, Bert, don't scare the boy. That's a proper admirable goal, so it is.
But the Law's not foolish. Some of the laws here are, but that's not the same at all. The Law's the essential principles of order and civilization and that's worth something.
They don't have any concept of proper hospitality, don't let them fool you on that count. You might take what they've provided you're too young and likely don't have a better choice but be wary of them all the same.