Ebirc follows Analise into the stable.  Once she has cleared the ground floor, he examines the ladder to try and see if it will support his weight.  Deciding that it won't, he helps her settle the horses and secure the wagon for the night.  All the while he tries to keep a nervous eye on the hayloft.  In spite of this, he sees a light approaching in the distance.  "Analise, someone is approaching."