He bristles at her threat, even as his face takes on a look of profound contempt. Having grown up without electricity, her worries seem trivial.

"I don't know what's more pathetic, your worrying or the fact that you've not got the brains to solve it."

It's clear he's decided she's an idiot of a woman, fit only to be coddled by someone who can protect her from her own stupidity.

"If you're worried about the food spoiling, build a fire and smoke it. Then boil up some seawater and salt the rest."