In the Dell? Where one is never safe? Where there are always poachers from across the Duchy's frontier?

[Looks about timidly.]

ROBERT.

Don't be afraid, little one. We have a reliable companion with us—

[Putting his hand on his gun.]

Do you see over there?

KATHARINE.

Something glimmering like a white wall with dark shutters—

ROBERT.

That is the forester's house.