Though Ted is tempted to make light of the situation - something he sometimes does to keep his nerves in check, but which can be interpreted badly by others - he controls the impulse.

He says "Greetings, sir. Have you also spoken to the Vistani? What do you know of their prophecy? Perhaps we could help each other."

If the strange man still offers no response, he tells his companions "Or, perhaps, we should leave him be."