Chapter 20‘That way.’
There was urgency in Ibryen’s voice and, without reference to his companions, he set off up the hill. Rachyl and the Traveller watched him for a moment, then, when it seemed he had no intention of slowing down, they hurried after him.
‘What’s the matter? Where are you going?’ Rachyl asked when she finally caught up with him.
‘This way,’ Ibryen said, pointing, but not stopping.
Rachyl frowned. ‘We can’t go much further,’ she protested. ‘This ground’s treacherous enough. There’s no saying what it’ll be like up there. And the light’ll be gone soon. We should camp here. Tackle this fresh in the morning.’
Ibryen did not reply. Rachyl looked at the Traveller. He in his turn looked at Ibryen.
‘What have you heard, Count?’ he asked.
‘I don’t know,’ Ibryen replied edgil
