"If things were as dire as you said, then yes, it would be unwise for them to take petty revenge on an afterthought."

Though how much of a reassurance that was with how unwise Dutch had become in his latter years, the Medicine Seller didn't know. As he turned these thoughts over in his head, he relaxed into the warmth of Arthur, his cheek resting on his chest.

"Though I cannot imagine how shocked they would be to see you hale and whole. After seeing the condition you were in, your present state would give anyone a moment's pause at least."