First Overnight Stop

"This seems like a good spot to stop for the night," Henri said. They had reached a woodland glade through which a small stream ran, affording them the chance to replenish their water flasks.

Astra concurred, so they tethered their horses and then set up the two single-person tents that the Helsingdonians had given them along with the supplies. (On the outward journey they had had to sleep in the open.) After their evening meal they turned in for the night. There seemed no need for one of them to remain on watch. People were few and far between in these parts.

1. They spent a peaceful night.
2. They were woken by the terrified whinnying of their horses. Something had spooked them. Was a dangerous beast prowling nearby?
3. They woke in the morning to find their horses gone!

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