He stared at the figure, before backing slowly toward his charge, and looking more closely at the surrounding forest. "No, that is NOT my counterpart. That is likely an illusion of her, however. The real one is most likely nearby, aiming a weapon at your heart. So dismount and quickly, and keep the horses around you please. She wins if you die, I win if I deliver you to the lord. How you die doesn't matter, a knife, arrow, spell, it is all the same to us."