[He hears this question as well. He won't acknowledge it or answer it. Not directly.]

I can't imagine any aftermath of war lacking unrest. [And he'd be deeply suspicious of such a scenario.] I expect your people will need to be vigilant for quite some time.

[To give himself something to do, he nocks another arrow and takes another shot. This one is closer to a bullseye, if they had one.]

Mercenaries aren't the greatest danger in the world. They tend to be predictable. If they're employed by those in pursuit of a cause, that's a greater danger.