"And what good would it be to ruin the forest for spring, when we're going to be in dire need of fresh meat? There are ways of working around it."
"Have the contributions from hunting been that significant?" The Colonel asked.
"Not as much as you'd want, but aye, it makes a difference, 'specially if it's just bloomin' dried meat that you're relying on," Greeves said. "Oh, I see the look on your face there, Colonel. Surprising, ain't it? In winter? But this little shit, I'd reckon she's the best the kingdom has when it comes to hunting. You don't want to hear a word out of her mouth, but as far as hunting, you'd take her over anyone. She's even managed to get some use out of the soldiers we sent with her. Yoreholder men, they were…"
"She's a huntress?" The Colonel asked. "From the way you spoke, I'd thought that she was most certainly more of the warrior inclination. Like our young Lady Blackthorn that has – against all our understanding – sworn fealty to your Lord."
