The man at Stellan's feet is trying hard to communicate, cries muffled by the gag. But by the fierce frown on his face and the way he's writhing, hoping to loosen his ties perhaps? Well, chances are it's nothing useful.
So Stellan just kicks him in the guts, once. "Quiet," he orders in a low voice. Because right now, it's between the soon to be one-eared fella and James.