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For several hours, the two woodfolk led their charge through the deep woodlands, taking it in turns to cover their tracks as they went. Sometimes this slowed them up considerably because the horse left such deep, clear prints. When Boravar came round, they gave him water and tried to feed him but he complained of feeling sick and refused most of the food offered to him. As the light faded, they debated whether to stop for the night or keep going. In the end, the thought of getting Boravar down and then back up onto the horse persuaded them to continue.
But two hours later Boravar roused himself to say, “I can see why you have decided not to stop but I’m afraid you’re going to have to. My bladder can’t possibly last all night.”
Leaf Fall and Twig Snap looked at each other.
“Blast it!
