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Once they had devised a workable plan, the home guard packed swiftly to begin their relocation to a firesite closer to the dry mile.
Danton and Harkell were charged with contacting Orolan to borrow a dozen horses, as various members of the home guard would need speed and manoeuvrability. Since Jarand’s encampment had transferred to the control of Kosar’s troops, the outlaws had moved their camp to the southern side of the Great Western Road. So, double up on Borovar’s war horse, Danton and Harkell were able to reach it within a couple of hours.
As they rode into the outlaw’s camp, Orolan strode over to meet them, smiling a greeting. “It never ceases to amaze me how you people can find my camp, even though it is well hidden and we move often.” He glanced from one to the other, “What’s
