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Chapter 41: Horse stealing
The smell of the forest enters my nares. The subtle musk of damp bark and wildflowers is present in the surrounding air. My stomach rumbles, I haven't eaten but I will try my best to keep going. Yet I still feel heavy. The feel of sharp rocks piercing my skin hurt, nonetheless I keep going.
I turn to Leigh as she inspects what used to be where the tents set up. There's only one left really, King Leonardo's tent. All the soldiers are ready to go and the group that went out with the hostages has already left. Slowly and steadily the king's tent was being gathered up too.
We wait just a little while longer. While we wait I contin
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