Hugh smiled as he enjoyed conversation with the rest of the group. His smile faded quickly as he heard voices in the distance. He began to survey the road up ahead for movement and the source of the voices, but he would not get sight until they passed this corner and got further into the open.

"Everyone should hush about now." He spoke up."If these roads are as dangerous as they say, perhaps we should all get off the road." He dismounted from his horse, his dismount much more quiet from his usual loud thump when hitting the ground.