I hardly think that your consumption of a mandrake has to do with this - but then again, it could very well have everything to do with it! I must admit - upon hearing its scream, how did you survive?

[Is she serious? That's up for debate.]

Oh, this place can be quite entertaining. Why, just several days ago we were happily ashore on a lovely desert island, complete with coconuts and palm trees, then suddenly whisked away to this ship, where it rather looks as though someone has unleashed something much worse than a Bandersnatch or a Jabberwock.

[His intimidation attempt elicits no fear from Alice!]

I say, have you need of some warm honey? Your voice sounds atrocious!