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As they drew close to Alpton, Gytha grew quiet so that she could concentrate on watching the forest on the west side of the road.  Occasionally, she glanced across the Kots River to the opposite bank, watching for movement.  She spotted no immediate sign of danger, but it never hurt to be cautious and she readied her bow and knocked an arrow loosely to the string.

There was no telling how bold the orcs might have grown even in the short time since the king's last report.  Until she knew otherwise, she had to assume it was possible the orcs had overtaken the town.  

"Perhaps Vaarea and I should scout ahead?" she posed to the group, unaware of the grudge the female goliath was harboring for her.