There is no doubt in Lilhy's mind that she is meant to be one of those foul-smelling simpletons, and that needles her. She should not allow this 'Captain Kaufman' to get under her skin so, but he is- he is already insufferable.
"One would be surprised," she says, suddenly mild as she sips at her wine, "And should not a fearsome fellow such as yourself not fear such things? Will not your reputation protect you?"