Neither he nor Cunningham were of the type that chatters when the time has come to loosen sabres and sit tight.
"In the matter of what lies ahead--as I said, neither I nor any man knows what this plan of thine may be, but I and the others have accepted thy bare word.

These men who await thee--and they are many, and all soldiers, good, seasoned horsemen--have been told that the son of Cunnigan will lead them.

Alwa has given his word, and I mine, that in the matter of a leader there is nothing left to be desired.

And my five men have told them of certain happenings that they have seen.

Therefore, thou art awaited with no little keenness.