He waited as some of the passengers helped her climb on board and then picked them all up and strode off towards Lurgin's Bridge and the Witches' Home.
"Well done," said Abigail, "that's the lot. Now if you'd like to go upstairs to the Refectory and get us both a cup of tea and something to eat, I'll tidy up down here."
Abigail took the time to go and collect her Sunday best cloak and pointed hat. "You never know when you may need to impress strangers," she grinned, when Mary protested at the delay.