Eve, curious and worried asked, "Sir, what kind of beast and what exactly is it doing?"

 She had to lift her skirts just so she wouldn't trip over her dress on such a steep incline. A couple of time she nearly lost her footing only to have the constable grab her arm at the last second. She looked over her shoulder to see others having the same difficulty. The terrain could be a serious issue at night if one was unfamiliar with it.