Having the info he wanted Magnus left the elder's mind. A parting line, carefully chosen to annoy Bedivere just the right amount.
"Glad to see you so confident, buddy."
Back at home Magnus laughed.
"They are on their way home, no telling how much damage they've already done. We might not have much of a challenge tomorrow."
Hale sat with a worried look. "Will there be enough humans to properly blood all the new recruits?"