I do recall him saying that phrase. It all seemed like some far fetched joke at first, but now I'm forced to believe it!

[Cloche throws her arms up to show that she's just fed up. This has been such a long day and surely their companions here must feel similarly. Regardless of what she thought of the man's words before it's something she'll have to take seriously. ]

I won't allow anyone to die here.

[It sounds like she's saying that to convince herself.]