Cracked and broken ribs were not a common occurrence on the expedition, but not unknown, and Harry also saw cases when he was helping his father in his medical practice in Anstruther. What Simon has is clearly a textbook case of a bad injury followed by worse. His examination suggests no deeper damage, but Simon is going to be very uncomfortable for a while.

"I can bind them if you prefer, but otherwise I fear there is little I can do here. I have some medication for the pain, but if you require anything stronger, you will be best served at the hospital."