After concluding his business with Haldor, Hoke notices Boomingham sneak over to a sleeping Thothwick. He decides to do the same.
He hears Boomingham whisper to Thothwick.
"Aye, and mayhaps you have a coin or two for me old man," Hoke says in a deep, menacing voice as he jabs a finger into Boomingham's side.