Little Goat Mountain Father says

She didn't even blink as he gave his name. She made no comment about his stutter. She did nothing. Simply took his name and then ran with it. She began chase. 

Rhonen surprised stood still for a moment and then raced after her. He listened to her plan. It was a good one. Not without it's problems fo rinstance what if the beast decided to veer elsewhere. Then they were in trouble. But perhaps it was not smart enough to do so.