Robin, who is at this point getting used to Phalanx's strange, rambling answers to questions, listens to them go on about chopping wood in preparation for winter. At least, that's what he assumes they're talking about.

"No, not right now. It's the middle of spring."

He doesn't say this to correct them, necessarily, but rather to assure them that this isn't something they should have to think about right now. His question is answered, sort of. It sounds like Phalanx has been out in the woods, but maybe not Robin's woods.

"I'd just wondered if the people up there might know who you are."