“That doesn’t matter, Rube.” Hari reassured his fretful cousin. “We’re all here together.”

 “This is our first night so far away from home, and deep in this forest.” Arden said loudly. “We must stay together and be on guard until first light.

"I will take the first watch. I suggest everyone get some sleep after we have eaten, be well rested for we will have a trying day tomorrow as well.”