Montresor shows his slickness when he first greets Fortunato with compliments like “you are luckily met” and “How remarkably well you are looking today” (p.374). Later, when he talks about the Amontillado he manipulates Fortunato by telling him he is on the way to Luchesi to check it out, which peaks his interest and wants to go instead of Luchesi. Though he doesn't realize that it is a trap, he takes the bait.
Montresor shows his slickness when he first greets Fortunato with compliments like “you are luckily met” and “How remarkably well you are looking today” (p.374). Later, when he talks about the Amontillado he manipulates Fortunato by telling him he is on the way to Luchesi to check it out, which peaks his interest and wants to go instead of Luchesi. Though he doesn't realize that it is a trap, he takes the bait.