"If there's a dozen of you, where are the others?" the redhead demanded.
"Actually, we expected you to arrive earlier. We waited a couple of days. After a while, the Sergeant sent some men to do a small order to keep us busy, while he left me to watch over your possible passage. We are specialized in patrol and garrison services. If you are interested in our services, I suggest you speak directly with my superior. We set up a small headquarters in a cave less than two miles from here. I could take you there."
"And who's to say you ain’t the typical deserters who went into hiding and banditry?"
"Yeah, it could be a trap!" confirmed Rick.
"Well, if you don't trust me, send me incognito with a man from your party and you'll see that besides the Sergeant, there's only one man left in the c
