the bag was over her shoulder and her back started to get cold . smoke rose from a small cooking fire , and since thomas doubted anyone wishing him harm would first prepare dinner , he allowed himself to relax . only one of them was injured . you accused me of snoring this morning , and i didnt glare at you just then . then he turned and ran all the way back to the nicholas house . she was aware of the poison , and came to pass on some important information to me during her last moments . '' 