Witch's Marsh prorsus

"it is a quiet place. a family place. many children. many mothers. i have seen no imminent danger." he did not speak of alsek in this moment, for he believed such an admission might harm artyom and his reputation.

"an abundant place," he went on, scanning for the herd he had been counting. "not much work for a guard." his eyes fell upon ico once more. "what of ursus?"