You know what this story reminds me of? It reminds me of when Paul was in prison and the shakles fell from his wrists. And the cell doors were flung open. And they stayed there and shared the gospel of Christ with their captor. They "bonded" with him, and he was saved.. and his household was saved. Paul had an opportunity to flee. Probably an opportunity to kill the stunned jailors. But instead he shared the Gospel.
That's what this story reminds me of.