Kate hops back with a startled yelp that sounds something like:

"Oh-ho!"

Hand to her heart, she watches the fracas with dinner plate eyes, and thinks perhaps it's the opportune moment to make a quick exit with Franz, before ire comes their way.

She wouldn't want harm to come to the abominable snowman, after all.

(And there's a reason she keeps dog and cat treats in the stables.)