Weeeell... I'll try my best! I wouldn't want to harm the friend of a friend.

[James looked guilty only a moment, as he considered, before looking quite sincere! He gave Gold a little pat on the shoulder.]

You've been kind to me, so... it'd be despicable for me to fail to return that kindness, wouldn't it? Your friend's off-limits. [There's other pockets to pick, if he must!]