I know that rumours spread like wildfire , but Ser William was in my orders to keep it all quiet . The women and children already fear for their lives knowing that slavers sail freely in our waters . Imagine the grief they ' d see if they knew about brigands on their very shores . Clara said , brow furrowed . She craned her neck slightly to check the boys were still out of earshot . I believe they were sighted around the east side of the mountains . Somewhere between here and the river Brimstone . Where we made the deal for Ser Arthur ' s return . Garris ' suspicious eyes worried her slightly , and Clara felt nothing but sadness . Is there something the matter , Garris ? I know we likely lost a few men , but the lands are safe once again .