And at the tail of the comers whom did Flann see but Mogue, the Captain of the Robbers!
Mogue wore a hare-skin cap, his left eye protruded as usual, and he walked limpingly. He had a pack on his back, and he led a small, swift looking horse of a reddish color. Flann called to him as he passed and Mogue gave a great start. He grinned when he saw it was Flann and walked up to him.
"Mogue," said Flann, "what are you doing in the Town of the Red Castle?"
"I'm here to sell a few things," said Mogue, "this little horse," said he, "and a few things I have in my pack."
"And where are your friends?" asked Flann. "My band, do you mean?" said Mogue. "Sure, they all left me when you proved you were the better robber. What are you doing here?"
"I have no business at all," said Flann.
"By the Haze
