he leaned down , as if sharing a naughty secret . he would have twice as much to do know , and he would surely need a little help from his ma . he had zero intentions of really hurting the girl in a long-term way . at last they reached the valley . she put up minimal resistance to such , not that her bound hands would allow her much , in any case . the food was brought , mostly meat , and bowls of a golden brew laid by their hands . 