Mary paused and grinned at Li Feng "Then be happy to walk with ye."  Nash fell in beside her on her off side so as not to croww her sword arm.  Her gun hand was at her belt, quite near but not on her pistol. "Safety in numbers after dark, and I mean that gospel true.  Ye look like ye can handle yeself in a fight, no lie.  Truth, I feel safer walking with ye, than ye with me, most like."  Her smile faded to a half smile as her eyes scanned ceaselessly.  "Soooo, China.  Junks the ships be called there?  Never e'en seen pictures a one."