[Never before has he met a lion keeping so close to his own counsel and speaking with such assuredness to rival his own. He says these outlandish things, and Gilgamesh believes him. And to see the hearts of men...

Well, Gilgamesh was a man once, if no longer, or at least ruled them. And so he is curious, and so he cannot help but ask:]

Then you may look upon my own and judge me accordingly. I grant you this right.

[Inclining his head, ever so slightly.]

If your answer pleases me, we may continue our discourse elsewhere. The halls do not suit you, lion, for reasons aplenty.