“It’s good to see you alive,” Kaldrick said.
“It’s good to feel alive,” Aramis replied. “We need to leave immediately. We’ve got to get to Red Mountain before Mordum’s followers do.”
“I’m waiting on you,” Kaldrick laughed.
They filled two packs until they were bursting at the seams with food. The druids gave them fresh bread, fruits, cheese and some strips of venison. Aramis was eager to get moving, so they expressed their thanks to the druids and left just as the sun was setting. They lit torches and walked all through the night. They stopped for a short time in the morning so Kaldrick could take a nap and then they continued on, Aramis leading the way with determination.
He was glad that Kaldrick didn’t complain about the pace he set. After all, they had been through, Aramis knew it
