There'll be less rocks by the riverbed.

[ Though Ellis considers the likelihood of something falling into the river, and vows vigilance. Or least, a passing attentiveness.

He does not expire at the sight of her calves. ]

If there's a bear, you're to take cover, [ he reminds, because bear attacks are preferable than conversations that edge ever more expectantly towards song. ] They're easily driven off, most of the time.