Until that moment Lorna had not considered what she would do when she reached the Alfreck Well. She was alone, with a weak ankle and had no real idea who might be there and what they might do. The sensible option would be to find a policeman if there was one in Great Malvern at this time of night. Lorna shook her head. She had no time to fetch the police; she was alone and would play it by ear. With the full moon rising, every minute might be precious.
'Come on!' Again Lorna smacked the reins on the horse's rump. Harold increased his speed slightly, accompanied by a sudden grinding from the offside wheel. Lorna glanced sideways. Both wheels were spinning, with the spokes as a yellow blur. She nodded, cracked the reins again and looked ahead, just as the offside wheel gave a distinct wobbl
