[Haurchefant follows after the other man and talks, though not too loudly.]

If you are intent on exploring the area first then I must insist I accompany you!

[He walks quietly a moment, then-]

A man of few words, I see. Worry not, my friend, well accustomed am I to being the one who fills the air with chatter.

[Of course, having said that he lapses into silence again.]