I don't think it's a person. A lot of these sort of domestic animals have appeared lately and many of them seem to want something. Of course, none of us speaks mink, as far as I know. [ Or maybe someone did. There were a lot of strange people here. ]

[ She smiles and gives a little laugh at the dog. ] You'd need a hound. There might be one around, but it would probably be easier for me to ride down. Shall I come?