"Ah good. You are here too, my friend. That should give us a pair of fine warriors so Cyril can spare a hand for our princess."

He laughed as if this weren't a rather terrifying moment then gave the little girl a fond rub of her head. Just to show her that everything was going to be fine. Sure she'd get a lecture later but for the time being reassurances were in order. "Would you care to lead the way, James? I can bring up the back."