They stopped in front of the wide river. The water was still except for a few ripples on the surface caused by some fishes that were hunting bugs. Kits' gaze fell on the thick rope that disappeared on the other side of the river.
- So how are we going to cross?
- We will use the ferry, princess.
Ronet replied and looked up at the sky while he jumped off his horse.
- We’ll spend the night here. Dusk is near and the ferry will not run anymore today.
He pointed to a sign by the rope. "Closed sunset to sunrise" it said. They got off the horses and after taking off their saddles and bridles, they let them out in a simply built paddock.
A small cottage was right next to the pasture and Kit quietly opened the door. The cottage was intended to give travelers somewhere to rest while they
