[Ethlyn isn't surprised that Mariannne hasn't considered her own hazards. And... not surprised that she's heading right out, unhesitatingly. Soft-spoken she may be, but every person has that core in them, that will drive them into action given the right motivation.

She hurries to keep pace with Marianne, doing her best to scan the ground for both of them.]

She'll probably have headed for a clearing--or a clearer patch, at least. [Horses being fonder of grassland than trees. Ethlyn puts a hand on Marianne's arm, gently warning her away from a sudden dip in the ground.] Can you recall seeing one near the trail?