The Basin of Isolation

Fred shook his head. "It is not possible for a man to survive in these caves. There is no food. No sun."

The elf replied, "I have. There is a path to the outside. Those of us who live past the first day or two find it. There is lots of grass, brush, and a few small bushes. There are enough deer, large birds, and berry vines out there so that armed men can stay alive."

"But if I could get outside it should be possible to find a way back to the place where I came in?"

"You can try, sir. But nobody has done it yet. The land lies in a deep valley, with huge mountains that let nothing in or out. Not even a drop of water can flow past these mountains."

Fred said,

1. "Show me this path to the outside. And do not try any tricks."
2. "Could you tell me some of the names of the men who are trapped here? I am wondering if some are my countrymen."

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