Gareth nodded. "Good. Rest now. But please, take it easy, if you will." Their conversation was interrupted by the clamor of trumpets, and Gareth rose from his seat before Thomas. "Ah, I promised Sophia I would rejoin her for the melee." He honestly recollected his earlier promise, nervous she might expecting someone who wasn't returning, but he was also conflicted for he had to leave Thomas. Gareth didn't like going against his word. The Harker only hoped the knight would go with Gareth, at least until Morgan had to prepare himself.