It tickles him pink to see Alice stepping up to defend his honour, and judging by the abrupt and delighted smile that takes over his features, her courage cheers him up just about as much as the sight of Devin. Beaming, the Fool comes to his feet with all the grace of a dancer and steps up to the bars beside Alice.

"Not to worry about him," he tells her lightly, then turns to smile more affectionately at Devin. He reaches past the bars to touch his partner's arm. Rather cheekily, he adds, "He is my knight in shining armour, you see, come to rescue us from our wretched imprisonment." Isn't that right, Devin?