I very much enjoyed your post,
@FateWeaver. I like that Aust adds a calm dynamic to counterbalance the energy of the women. My posts are only long because I'm trying to respond to everybody and move things forward. Aust is considering the grander picture. And really, there wasn't a whole lot for him to do unless he wanted to get a kick at Gawain's groin too.
I'm still contemplating transportation for Gawain,
@Errant Son, but more than likely yes, he'll be forced to walk alongside on a tether. The timing works out best that way for returning to the camp in time.
Either that or he'll be bound and put on his own horse, stolen from the village. Or he'll get to cuddle up close to Lothren on his. We'll see how it ends up.