| 350 The manner in which this horseman is bearing down upon you fills you with disquiet. The rider is obviously Kalborean and quite frankly you would rather not have anything to do with them at the moment. Looking more carefully at his approach you have little doubt he means you harm. Even as he approaches you can see him fumbling at his side for the hilt of a sword. Turning Pallenten slightly away from the Kalborean you think quickly as to what you should do. You could try to outrun him, but Pallenten has already been galloping for some time and might not have the reserves needed to outdistance your attacker. Instead you decide on another strategy and turn Pallenten north, directly into the marshlands. Within the maze of bogs, streams, stunted trees and dark, still lakes you will be able to lose your pursuer. You have done it before on a number of occasions and know the marshes well enough to keep out of trouble. It does take time though, the Kalborean is persistent and only when you leave him floundering in a bog of grass-covered slush can you make your way back to the firm ground of the plains and continue on your way. Looking back into the marshes you cannot see the Kalborean, both him and his mount have disappeared from view. But you know he is not dead either. The bogs are not that deep, they are just extremely difficult to get out of. It will probably take the Kalborean a few days to find his way out, and you are certain he will be cursing you every step of the way. With the hard ground of the grasslands again firmly under foot you turn Pallenten westwards once more and give her a free rein.
| Turn to section 341.
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