An ant caravan would be very good if they are as strong as you say. Even if they are not big, maybe the size of a pony.
It will be very good, your company is always the most wonderful. I would offer a night of relaxing after, but the new patrols have kept us very busy. I am sorry.
Bite fears nothing as long as there is food. I do not think a familiar will frighten him. We will have to see.