Following the River

The shepherd then concluded, "The one that watches over kings and beggars alike has given me a gift, and I thank him for it. You have enlivened the day. Whatever brought you here is something that I will never find out, though. It is just too much of a mystery for me. I have left Lucy out there for long enough. She will keep the sheep in line, but I need to get back."

The shepherd turned and headed down toward the flock, looking back once. Astra decided to give him some time to get back, and then she would follow the river. She did not think that the shepherd would do her any harm, but she felt the need to be alone for a time.

As she followed the river, she discovered

1. a bridge in the distance, with two people fishing off of it.
2. a little cottage not too far away with a woman busy boiling something in the yard.
3. that the flock of sheep was also heading toward the water.

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