"Even if I did know, Sevar, I wouldn't tell you if she didn't."

"I expect the Queen told you the bag contains something you want, besides just pain.  If so, I expect she expects you to try it, and that she will re-evaluate her impression of your courage if you don't.  This should be obvious, Sevar, and I have not had so much sleep in the last two days that you should try my patience."

"Even if I did know, Sevar, I wouldn't tell you if the Queen didn't.  If the Queen wants it to be a surprise, it's a surprise."

"I expect the Queen told you the bag contains something you want, besides just pain.  If so, I expect she expects you to try it, and that she will re-evaluate her impression of your courage if you don't.  This should be obvious, Sevar, and I have not had so much sleep in the last two days that you should try my patience."