When they reach the harbour, Arvid can't restrain himself any more. "What about all these?" he says, keeping his voice down with an effort. "You know we can't outrun them." "Take the first chance you can to leave while people are preoccupied," Inric tells him. "You must not delay. Return to Maesfell." "But -" "You will not be pursued," Inric says as he walks away. He has to prepare, and talking to Arvid is not helping. Arvid stares frustrated after him but does not ask again.