Greatwater Lake he has thrown down the cavalry as gravel sinks

It all came clear after that. Maegi had mentioned Cassiopeia and how the woman was held captive by Vaati. From outward appearances it had seemed to a very young Ramsay that Vaati's comrade was just that: his partner in all things. But Cassiopeia confirmed the very same thing, that she was a prisoner of the woods, and likely made to do the things she did just to save her hide from torture and punishment. The thought made his stomach roil.

She is well, and in the woods, Ramsay confirmed, lowering his guard just enough that he could relax in her presence and tell all. I am sorry you were held prisoner. It is not a practice we intend to continue. His experience with prisoners told them that all they were good for was escaping and talking. Better to kill an enemy than capture him; they couldn't wag their tongue from the grave. That said, he wasn't one to relish that thought, either. There is a place for you, as a free wolf, if you wish it he offered with a flicker of his tongue. Maegi would be very glad.