Prevent Maurice from stealing something when confused.

Also add some appropriate messages for this case.

2 files changed, 26 insertions, 0 deletions

diff --git a/crawl-ref/source/dat/database/monspeak.txt b/crawl-ref/source/dat/database/monspeak.txt
index 612ac4b491..1b63fbcbcd 100644
--- a/crawl-ref/source/dat/database/monspeak.txt
+++ b/crawl-ref/source/dat/database/monspeak.txt
@@ -2716,6 +2716,21 @@ Maurice nonstealing
 
 @The_monster@ groans, "What are you, a monk?"
 %%%%
+# Triggered when Maurice tries to steal but is too confused to do so.
+Maurice confused nonstealing
+
+w:70
+__NONE
+
+@The_monster@ makes a clumsy attempt to grab your valuables.
+
+@The_monster@ fumbles for your pockets and misses.
+
+@The_monster@ lunges for your pockets and trips.
+
+w:5
+@The_monster@ sings off-key, "You got some money for me?"
+%%%%
 ############ MENKAURE ### A mummy whose rest you've disturbed
 Menkaure
 
diff --git a/crawl-ref/source/fight.cc b/crawl-ref/source/fight.cc
index 47d1718bd0..52568110c1 100644
--- a/crawl-ref/source/fight.cc
+++ b/crawl-ref/source/fight.cc
@@ -4739,6 +4739,17 @@ void melee_attack::splash_defender_with_acid(int strength)
 
 static void _steal_item_from_player(monsters *mon)
 {
+    if (mon->confused())
+    {
+        std::string msg = getSpeakString("Maurice confused nonstealing");
+        if (!msg.empty() && msg != "__NONE")
+        {
+            msg = replace_all(msg, "@The_monster@", mon->name(DESC_CAP_THE));
+            mpr(msg.c_str(), MSGCH_TALK);
+        }
+        return;
+    }
+
     mon_inv_type mslot = NUM_MONSTER_SLOTS;
     int steal_what  = -1;
     int total_value = 0;