Did he? I do not remember that... If so, then Corson's response would be the closest approximation of the response as he can remember... What is the appropriate response? I will try to edit my response, or bring the information back to Lan when he hands the letter over. Something like, The man used your code phrase.
Probably not too late to edit your post if you'd like to.
Probably an hour minimum if you want to rejoin the road. The horses have been pushed HARD in the past days, they don't have much left in them. You won't outrun your pursuers over a long distance.
well... skills really can be based on any stat...depending on what your doing...or even a different skill.
Stay on the saddle could reasonalby be an acrobatics roll for instance.