23
“How many are there?” Malcolm asked.
“Four were spotted. It is not known if more wait further down the road, or in the trees.”
“What colors do they carry?”
“None that we can see.”
“Take three other men with you and ride out to meet them. Have another twenty stay a mile or so behind, just in case they are not alone.”
“Aye, sir.” The soldier turned on his heel and left.
“Where the hell is Duncan?” Malcolm grumbled.
“Three Rocks is only a hard day’s ride away. Do you think they ran into some kind of trouble?” Meghan asked. She had given up on putting the pins back into her hair, so now the dark rings cascaded down her back and over her shoulders.
“If they are not here by nightfall, I’ll send out a detail to Three Rocks.” He looked at her, a mixture of warmth and respect in his eye
