Ellis feels that knowledge like a splinter, though what can be done? There weren't meant to be guards. The Commander had sent them in twos, and neither of them had objected.
At least they can manage these unexpected developments.
Which is why Ellis breaks for the front of the wagon. Vanya will have to manage for the moment, while Ellis cuts the horses loose from the harness. If the owners of this wagon object to that too, he'll deal with it then. Vanya isn't the only one who can hear the rising, fearful argument from within the canvas-covered wagon.
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Ellis feels that knowledge like a splinter, though what can be done? There weren't meant to be guards. The Commander had sent them in twos, and neither of them had objected.
At least they can manage these unexpected developments.
Which is why Ellis breaks for the front of the wagon. Vanya will have to manage for the moment, while Ellis cuts the horses loose from the harness. If the owners of this wagon object to that too, he'll deal with it then. Vanya isn't the only one who can hear the rising, fearful argument from within the canvas-covered wagon.