He shook his head. "Not worth the time digging it. We'll throw some leaves over it. That should serve."

It was at least cooler beneath the trees. More promising was when he stepped into the ground and felt it squish beneath his feet. He reckoned if the ground was wet here, there must be some source of water around. Even if only a marsh, then it might be fed by a fresh spring somewhere. He looked back at her and grinned slightly. "Mind the mud, m'lady."