I think the question we ask needs to be better stated. I have no haggling skills so I am not sure how to put it. But somehow let him know that we wish to go to the no man return area to see what we can find for better or worse across the river.
In Character: Uhura looks on as Gault fumbles before the chief. She thinks, "Well there goes any chance of negotiations." And breathes a sigh.
Out of Character: You haven't been in World of Medieval and most of the rules governing play there are also for here, but here is one good tip when you're putting actions: multi-tasking otherwise the conversation with the chief can last a very long time.
In Character: Major shifts his weight from one foot to the next as he waits for a decision to be made between the chief and Gault.
Out of Character: Well the should know them since they're just across the river from their village.