[ He did warn you not to snoop in there, gosh. ]

Not before nightfall. But unless you think your father's ordered anything after us in particular, it ought to be safe to travel through the night. Doubt the horde will come into Belmont lands without being ordered to. Worst we'll run into is more highwaymen.

[ He shifts his weight from one foot to the other gingerly, moving his legs as much as he can without pulling anything he shouldn't pull. ]

Morning, at the earliest. Probably a few hours before dawn.