It is a wonder, but one he can be grateful for. Baker is only useful if he isn't flattened. Childermass takes a second or two to watch the dog dart about, then glances back over — and down, which will be nice while it lasts — at Lambert. He arches an eyebrow at him.

"I could do that," he begins, "However..."

He won't. Now that he's taken the reins that the witcher so helpfully handed over, he's giving Pig's sides a gentle nudge with his knees and leaning the way he wants her to start trotting off in. Let's see just how loyal the Mudsdale is. Will she ditch Lambert? Will she stubbornly stand still?

Childermass honestly doesn't know. Baker may be quick to jump sides depending on whoever is giving him the most attention, but Pig may very well be the complete opposite.