“We shall camp near the river for about a week. Wash and clean all of our cloth and clean up as much as possible. Once the people are getting better, we need to move further from the river banks to prevent flooding during the full moon…” Arete suggested.
After they laid down all the detailed procedures, they dismissed the meeting and moved on to their own indicated tasks. Hepasthos went to the nearby riverside, sitting by the riverbanks, dipping his finger to the flowing water. As he saw his own reflection, he pulled out his fingers as if in fear. He looked to his left and right. There was nobody nearby. The villagers were busy setting up their camps.
He removed his cloak; his gaze fell upon the still river water, and he caught a glimpse of his own reflection. Every inch of his face bore
