He had told the dragon of the feast, and suggested NOT making a full four point landing right in the clearing. Soldiers with weapons tended to react poorly to surprises, even when told to behave. Instead, Caiaphas had suggested a nice, easy approach a bit before sundown, making the entrance impressive and respectable, but not threatening or arrogant. After all, as he had admitted to the dragon, half of being smart was just making sure you weren't being stupid.