Fortunato takes a short pause making the reader think that maybe he will realize what is happening, he must know?! But sadly, instead, he nods to his killer and drinks. While commenting on how extensive the safes are, Fortunato is told by Montresor that his is "a large and numerous family". To which Fortunato replies that he has forgotten his coat of arms so Montresor describes it to him and reveals that the motto is "Nemo me impune lacessit". A clear symbol which, despite this being the motto of the Montresor family, is aimed at Fortunato for the transgression he committed.