Rodolphus was never one to care for appropriate etiquette. Well, rather, he demanded others to provide him with such manners, but didn't consider himself to have to do so.
Taking a hearty swig of firewhiskey, Rodolphus raised an eyebrow. "Please. I'd not call them defenseless, Severus. Afterall, it's not as if they're pathetic muggles. Why is it you bring it up?" It was a loaded question which needed to be answered correctly. "Did you want me to capture you a pureblood bride?"