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Evasion
They walked for a time, slowly at first. But after a few steps, Julian regained his equilibrium and he was able to make a better pace. They soon lost sight of the fallen thug and his stunned companion, but not before the latter managed to regain his feet. Raedrick looked back and saw him, a shadow against the lighter shadow of the snow-covered ground, stumble over to where the other man lay. He checked on his companion then stood, looking at Raedrick and Julian. For a moment, Raedrick thought sure he would charge after them. But instead, skin-and-bones turned and hurried away, back toward the cave and their camp.
“He’ll be back with his friends,” Julian said. He too had stopped to look back.
Raedrick shook his head. “Only five remain, and two are too injured to fight effecti
