There's no accounting for the strange whims of the aristocracy, my dear. [ And he's certainly an expert on "strange whims." ]

And playing with you? Pshaw! I would never! Test you certainly. And I'm pleased to say you've passed with flying colors. [ He turns to his chocolate likeness, as if it were a presiding judge. ] There you have it, your honor! I detect no threat of recidivism from this reformed pickpocket. She is an upstanding citizen of the Empire!