| 373 Before you do anything rash you wait to see what happens at the gate. The soldiers appear very systematic in their search of incoming travellers, both goods and clothing subjected to a quick scrutiny. What they are looking for is not readily apparent. The arrival of the excited guard from the centre of town changes all that. In a matter of moments the guards stop the flow of traffic through the gates and then begin the same careful search of everybody now leaving town. You cannot be sure whether they are looking for you, anything might have happened in Miller's Crossing that would have the soldiery on edge. Any opportunity you may have had for a quick exit has ended though. With nothing to lose you make your way to the gate, carefully keeping yourself out of view of the guards. When you are only a matter of metres from the gates you throw yourself onto Pallenten's back and nudge her with your heels. In that instant she lunges forward, crashing through the remaining crowd near the gate and charging directly for the open archway. Taken by surprise the Kalboreans stand dumbly by, watching you gallop for the exit. A few attempt to get in your way but they are pushed aside by Pallenten's bulk and are flung backwards into the cold stone of the archway. By the time you are beyond the gates a number of the guards have made it to their own horses, but with the lead you have it will be difficult for them to catch you.
| Ahead the road forks in two directions. If you wish to head south towards Das Frontiere turn to section 193. If you would rather head west towards Melem's Fork turn to section 154.
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