He also cast aspersions on the motives and standing of the committee. When Garlon casts aspersions on the Queen, Balin kills him and flees. World Policy Institute senior fellow Eric Alterman characterized their critique as "wild aspersions". Lisa Miller in "Newsweek" likewise cast aspersions on Warren's actions. This led to aspersions on his courage, and he complained to parliament at Westminster. Reese even refused to believe the worst of Finch when Shaw made aspersions against him. Shocked, Du Xing reports the aspersions to his master.