Ah, it's the man who helped him with the fairy coins. Somnus will note that he seems to have got the creature out of his eyes between then and now.

"Protecting, I suppose. These creatures took a liking to me after I offered them some food." He glances at the lettuce-like leaves in his basket. "I believe these are considered a delicacy, yes? I thought to bring them back home and make some manner of sandwich with them for my partner."