There is no trace of satisfaction on his face.
As Norrington sends Wellard into the wall, Aphelise gets to his feet with a startled exclamation, apparently taken aback.
There is no cruel triumph in his eyes.
He stares at the unmoving ex-midshipman, then hurriedly presses the bottle he had been holding into Norrington's hands. "Hold this while I make sure he's all right."
All is hidden in shadow.
And he heads towards the door.