( The gears are turning. It might be in the middle of no where but the river is good and he taps a finger on it. )

Crossing won't be easy; if we can control the bridges, we'll have the upper hand. ( That is, if they're attacked. If they're bandits, it would be best to take them out sooner than later. He wouldn't want them to attack any of the villages in the area. ) Sending a flyer is out of the question... I'll inform Chrom and have Gaius spy on them.

( And he did sense that shameful tone earlier and he smiles at Lancer, )

Thank you, Lancer, you did excellent as usual.