Those who cannot fight should be defended, you have my agreement there. However, even scouts should not go alone when not even the known is not so known here.

[While he does not trust the Head Librarian, yet, he isn't foolish enough to discount warnings. Orders, he'd only obey from his king. And the Librarian was not he.]

Before my death, I was often sent off on scouting and guard duties, as was another from my home that has been brought here. While I do not have my armor and sword here, I am not defenceless. And my companion came just before a patrol.

[Yep. You're talking to an elf who died. Sorry?]