After breaking camp the next morning, Murdock, Annie, and Heather continued the trek toward the mountains. Murdock was out in front with his bow, leading the two women by fifty yards. Heather was pulling the cart, and Annie, carrying a spear, was watching for threats from the rear.
As they walked, Heather began to worry. With every step, she felt that something was wrong and there was trouble close at hand. With each step, she turned her head from side-to-side looking for anything. I know what to do, in case of an attack, Heather thought. I am to drop the cart and get under it with my twelve-inch machete drawn to defend myself. I am to use the solid wooden wheels for cover and a place to strike from with my machete. That was all she had to worry about. She was told, repeatedly, that Murdo
