Arus sighed, "[b]I'm afraid the risen got the jump on us, Robin wants us to avoid the area to keep up morale.[/b]" was all he said in response to the man's first question. When the came upon the camp and its diminished numbers the leading man spoke up and Arus said regretfully, "[b]All that made it out I'm afraid.[/b]" and with that statesmen Arus rode ahead to Robin ready for more orders, doubtless he would simply be told to help set-up and be assigned a night watch but it was still best to confirm.