A single swift glance is all Alain needs to take in the way Susan's avoiding his eyes and just how much disarray she's in. He nods assent to Caspian and keeps his gaze on her as he wraps the reins around the post hook. "Aye, and he'll be the better for it, I wot."

As soon as her feet are on the ground, Alain steps to her. "Susan. Are thee harmed?"

She shakes her head. "I'm all right, Alain, say true."