Foresight had always been among our esteemed baroness's strongest virtues. With the practiced motions of a sea

Foresight had always been among our esteemed baroness's strongest virtues. With the practiced motions of a seasoned adventurer, he pulled a length of rope out of his pack and prepared it to be tied around the waist of whoever would prove brave enough to step on the branch and attempt to cross the river. That would at least help reduce the risk of drowning!