Aye, but he knows only how to conquer what troubles him with his lance...

Not figuratively- Allow me to reword. [he rubs the bridge of his nose]

You know that he finds his way through trouble with violence. His grand idea for dealing with the Snow Queen was evisceration, after all. [he holds a level gaze with her.] Though it is likely that the curse would be undone with her, I would hate for such a hasty act to trap us here indefinitely.