Hugh likely could have told Richard what the witch was about.

She would tell Richard as much later, but in a more private location.

I told you before, Richard, that we needed to talk.

Why don't you tell Richard that I said he should get some rest.

Do you have anything you'd like to tell her, Richard?

It might be some other kind of animal, she remembered telling Richard.

Nathan had told Richard that his power worked through anger.

"The oil and water don't want to mix," she told Richard.

Something powerful in the back of his mind told Richard he shouldn't answer.

How could she tell Richard he'd already put something into her he shouldn't have.