Chapter 12
The following morning they continue their journey towards the city. Pierre rides ahead and two others follow at a comfortable distance behind him. There is a possibility that they will run into Paul because Willa is under the impression that he will return to Klein-klipdrift on the same day, as he said.
It was fortunate that they took the precautions, because about halfway to the Cape, with already a good few hours of sun behind them, Pierre gives the signal from the front. As agreed, all the riders take cover among the bushes and Ben drives the carriage off the road until it is partially hidden. He and Frans jump off the box while Jacques and Willa also seek shelter. Elmien and the two servants sit along the carriage so that they are only partially visible from the road. Thei
