Stumpy, you can see to that.

Yes, and send for a guide too though he won't be much help in a thick mist.

And take that wailing woman away! Have everything ready for us when we come back! They can't have gone very far.

Isabel hasn't the strength.

I shall be ready immediately." He turned to the stairs and went up them in great leaps, leaving the little group below to carry out his orders.
There was a momentary inaction after his departure, then Scott limped across to the door and opened it.