He considered their request, before shaking his head. "I would normally agree, but the armies had outriders along our path here. They might have some waiting, and my orders were to ensure all of you got back. I am not going to answer to the Queen for getting this close to keeping you all alive, just to have you get killed because I hung back to protect the area. But you are correct that this area does need to be protected.<br/><br/>What I am going to do is send Night back with you, and she will get lead the reinforcements back here. I will stay to ensure the area is secure. That should give you enough protection to get back, though I suggest that you make all reasonable haste back, and if possible take a different path."