Georges Seurat The Island of La Grande Jatte

Then Farder Coram came up, wrapped in his cold-weather gear, closely followed by John Faa. Both old men bowed respectfully, and their daemons also acknowledged the visitor.
"Greetings," said Farder Coram. "And I'm happy and proud to see you again, Kaisa. Now, would you like to come inside, or would you prefer to stay out here in the open?"
"I would rather "She is talked about among witches. So you have come to make war?"
"Not war, Kaisa. We are going to free the children taken from us. And I hope the witches will help."
"Not all of them will. Some clans are working with the Dust hunters."
"Is that what you call the Oblation Board?" "I don't know what this board may be. They are Dust hunters. They came to our regions ten years ago with philosophical stay outside, thank you, Farder Coram. Are you warm enough for a while?"Witches and their daemons felt no cold, but they were aware that other humans did.Farder Coram assured him that they were well wrapped up, and said, "How is Serafina Pekkala?""She sends her greetings to you, Farder Coram, and she is well and strong. Who are these two people?"Farder Coram introduced them both. The goose daemon looked hard at Lyra."I have heard of this child," he said.