Chapter 10
Moonlight illuminated the tops of the trees before him, but the light wasn’t strong enough to penetrate through the lower branches into the bog itself. Caleb knew he’d have to wait until morning to get a better understanding of exactly what they were facing, but even in the darkness, it was clear the Lowetian Forest would’ve been more aptly named the Lowetian Swamp. It shouldn’t have been a surprise that this is where his army became bogged down.
Caleb had gotten an ear-full from Caroline Cook when he’d attempted to explain why he needed to go view the fortifications Clovington was constructing across the way. Despite her scolding, she had actually been more understanding than he had initially expected. He still felt guilty for leaving under the circumstances, but at least she
