The water dripping through the roof of the half-ruined barn was getting on her nerves. This was despite the fact that she should be truly grateful for finding Rascal and most of her equipment in the chaos surrounding the burning pub. Before that happened, the fire had spread to nearby buildings, including stables, thanks to the rising winds. Just as she swung into the saddle in relief, she saw a group of riders approaching the inn. There was no doubt they were royal soldiers. Without hesitation, she urged the stallion into a gallop. It certainly wouldn't do her any good to be found at the scene of destruction. In the end, she actually got off well. Only a while into the journey she saw this abandoned barn on the horizon, so that neither she nor her horse had to spend the rest of the night

