[Look, sometimes you have to establish yourself as the meanest member of the herd to get them to do what you want. Not to mention stags don't typically group up like this.]

That sounds excellent. I've put the does in a well-protected thicket for the time being. No fawns as of yet, thank goodness, but some of them are clearly expecting them in early spring.

[He bends one foreleg to give Eustace access to climb on. At least a walking pace won't be too jarring.]