Stanley mentions that he can only take the top 3 plus the fool in his plan. Can indicates that there is some limitation involved. Maybe they just ran out of dragon saddles.

A few people keep commenting on how Parson needs to get out of the Archons' view. Actually, that might be a bad idea. The only reason he's still at Gobwin Knob is that Charlie is interested in a show. If everything is moved into secret hidey-ness, perhaps Charlie will be less accommodating when next Parson needs to delay him. As it is, he knows he's under observation and can take appropriate caution.

On the Sizemore issue, I have suspicions that he could survive and dig out of a cave in. Just seems appropriate for an earth mage.