"Very dangerous," Jon said sullenly. "I am willing to bring you through but you should recognize that danger." It was a liability, more than likely, but Jon did not intend to run across any other people while he hunted here. He thought if he skirted between Eastwatch and Castle Black, he would avoid any patrols; the Night's Watch has ever been shorthanded.

"Stick close to me, if you intend to follow."