to hide,” another rasped.
“Perhaps not,” the woman said. “They spread themselves too thin – otherwise we’d all be dead.”
Bihola exhaled. “That may be the truth of it but it doesn’t change anything. We do as we have decided.”
“Where will you go next?” Never asked.
“Further south – we hunt a scouting party.”
“Could I ask for you to look out for my friends?” Never asked.
“Of course. And where will you travel?”
“I will rejoin the trail heading north and hope that it is the right one. Have you seen other Vadiya forces heading that way?”
“No, but Chadya reported a strong force last night. Scores of Marlosa soldiers.”
Captain Sirgeto? Could the man have stumbled across Luis and Tsolde? “Then I will chase them and see what fortune follows.”
“But not before you eat,” Bihola insisted.
Nev
