i was hoping i could speak to you about that . '' we only have a few of us up here , but we rely on you to help us . the warrior read the boy 's instinct to run and promptly gripped a wrist . my lady , he said softly , in his deep voice . and if im dead , youre dead . 'i imagine it 's a little bit of that too . four almost there , '' colt told her as they crossed a low , muddy ridge . `` we have to sleep , '' she says . 