Ivan would have thought of that, I'm sure, if there had been any danger that they would not expect us to be traveling on this road." "I guess you're right, Boris.

It sounds reasonable.

And anyway, if there is a chance, we've got to take it.

I'm certainly not going to hesitate just for that after we've come as far as this.

We'll soon know because, as you say, once we're past that culvert, we'll be safe.