Marcus will look back at Solomon.
"Yes", he replies in a low tone. "We are traveling less quietly than I had hoped. I will talk to the villagers. As for Karn, don't worry. I've got my eye on him."
Raising his voice, he says, "It would be a good idea to follow the snipers tracks if you think you can manage it."
Marcus then walks over to the villagers, and takes them aside.
In a low tone he says, "I haven't wanted to mention anything, but I have some misgivings about the safety of the village. However I've been ordered to lead this mission. It would however make me feel much better if I had some men I could trust to watch over the village. I know this is a great deal to ask of you, but I feel that you four are more than up to the task. What say you?"