Chapter 2 -- Hunters and Hunted ; Part four

The three companions sped swiftly through the dense trees until they came to a road. It stretched into the distance, empty in the mid-morning. Dath slowed their pace for a time. He called a halt when a small cabin appeared at the roadside. "This is the place." He said. "Your 'friend'?" Kedemar asked. Dath nodded. "His name is Abiathar. He should be able to give us some of the information we need." The three stepped up to the cabin door and Dath knocked. The door creaked open, and a grey-haired man appeared in the gap. He was a grizzled fellow, but fit, like he knew something of the sword. "What do you want?" He growled. Without warning Dath shouldered his way into the cabin. The man's eyes widened as he recognized Dath. "You!" "Hello, Abiathar." Dath replied cooly. "You owe a debt that's come calling." Abiathar shook his head. "Get out!" He shouted. "I'll be paying no debts today." Dath shook his head and chuckled. "You have no choice, Abiathar. I spared your life once. You owe me."