Jack and Andy pulled up their horses several rods away from the monument. They had seen the campsite and two donkeys and two horses when they topped the rise. The surprise was Brother Amos and Brother Philip greeting them and the smell of chicolet.
“Welcome,” Brother Amos called. “I did not expect to see you so soon. If you would like a cup of chicolet you will have to share our cups. Our camp is based on essentials only.”
Jack swung down from the saddle, disbelief starting across his face when he saw the trench the two were digging. “What are you planning to build out here? Another Institute?”
The smile across Brother Amos"s face was wide. “Yes, that is exactly what we are planning. The supplier in Beltran thought we were mad, but since he was already bringing a partial load this way,
