Audrey gave the captain a solemn nod, and then the carriage pulled forward.  As the light dimmed under the heavy tree branches, she felt her guts twist in anticipation and fear.  As much as she would love to see a dragon, she knew there are many more likely foes in these woods.  The bandits were quite likely to attack if they see the carriage, and they would have to be idiots to miss it.  And that's not to mention some of the other 'game' that lives in the woods.