"Oh, but I came with an escort." Belle eyed the girl for a long moment, a playful smile flickering about the corners of her lips. Then she nodded her head towards the house picketed a short distance away and said solemnly, "Ophelia is a very formidable escort, you know." She had to duck her head to keep from smiling too much, but a hint of amusement slipped into her voice as she continued, "It's best to watch out for her teeth, not to mention her hooves. They train them to protect their riders, of course. Very vicious. Absolutely intimidating, I'm sure."