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Hodgenock and Knoxby waited for the five shadowy figures to disappear into the Downs.
“I don't like this one bit,” said Hodgenock. “We should've told the others.”
“You're probably right, but it's too late for that now. Let's go,” said Knoxby.
They ran for the trees. Hodgenock's sword clinked at his side. Knoxby' feet thumped on the ground and he sniffed the air as they slipped into the Downs.
“No Trith,” he said. “Yet.”
Four balls of light bounced in the darkness ahead.
“There they are,” said Hodgenock.
Knoxby shook his head and sucked his teeth.
“Might as well baste themselves in gravy, because they're ringing the dinner bell,” he said.
Hodgenock held his sword at his side and stepped lightly through the trees. Knoxby slowed his pace, so as not to be heard, but his large feet
