[ they sure are saying like a liar and, perhaps to their surprise, wolfwood will give them a properly straightforward answer. whether he has the complete confidence of winning this "bet" isn't as important as wolfwood's interest in the rewards he'll offer them. and, if they are interested in it, how seriously they'll take the bet. ]

I'll give ya that gratitude and praise yer lookin' for or let ya ask me one question where I'll answer ya completely honestly.

[ what would they like more? wolfwood's praise or an honest wolfwood? ]