"Because you are a good man, and recognized the same in Jack," she continues, firmly. There's a point to be made, and she will not be dissuaded from making it. "Besides, with Jack captured and hung -- the last real pirate threat -- what was left to accomplish? Letting him go was your choice."

His words finally sink in. Eyes narrowing, she jerks to her feet and looks down.

Reproachfully, "pardon?"