[Oh. Oh so that's why she's here. The Once-ler's expression turns even more sour]

So he's getting people to come and plead his case for him now too? Well it's not working. [He raises his voice, as if to be heard by something...or someone nearby] You hear me? It's not working!

[He turns his attention back to Rapunzel] Look, whatever he told you is a lie. I know exactly what I'm doing and I have every right to keep right on doing it.