The old man's heavy gasps echoed in little Peter's ears, and he and Eva grabbed the old man's head tightly and ran forward, not daring to look back.

Little Peter didn't know how long he ran until he was shaking all over, his throat was retching, his heart was beating violently, and it was as if he was about to burst out of his chest. He couldn't help but slow down his pace and breathe heavily, he let go of the hand that was holding the old man tightly and sat down weakly. Eva had no choice but to stumble on her own, barely holding the old man, and slowly sat down.

Uncle William came with two horses that he had found out of nowhere, and he patted little Peter on the shoulder and said, "Okay, okay? There's no time to waste. ”

Little Peter took a long breath and nodded, and stood up tremblingly, and slowly moved forward with Eva as he tried to hold the old man.

William sighed and looked back, only dense trees in his field of vision, and no figure could be seen, but some slashing and screaming could be faintly heard. He turned his head, pursed his lips, and led the horse back down the jungle path.

Everyone walked silently in the jungle, and from time to time William raised his head and tried to discern the direction through the canopy of trees that covered the sky.

Until nothing could be heard except the rustling of footsteps and the restless restlessness of the horses

A thick layer of fog crept into the jungle, and for a moment, it was completely impossible to distinguish the direction around it.

Little Peter's eyes were white, and he didn't dare to move around at will, so he had to stop. William walked up briskly from behind, looked at it, and said, "Let's rest first and recover our strength." ”

After Eva and Little Peter helped the old man to sit on the ground, she took some dry food from her bag and handed it over. They ate some dry food, drank a little water, and sat down to rest. After the old man calmed down his rapid breathing, he said in a hoarse voice: "I think there is no way to go on like this. ”

William smiled, shrugged his shoulders, raised the corners of his mouth, and said in a calm tone: "But it's just a flight, I'm used to it." I don't dare to say anything else, I can still consider myself a master. ”

After hearing this, the old man smiled and coughed a few times, he tried his best to calm down his breathing, and then looked at William and said softly: "For so many years, it has also hurt you to run around with me, and now think about the things of the year, do you regret that you have died with me, a bad old man." A smile appeared on his face.

William snorted, waved his hand casually, and said impatiently: "Come on, what's the use of talking about what happened back then now." I don't regret it, I can't say it, but I know that the path I chose, even if I knew that the front was the end and a dead end, I had to finish it by myself, and I didn't have to complain. ”

The old man squinted his eyes and didn't make a sound, and little Peter and Eva looked at each other and could only look down at the dry food in their hands.

After a while, William stood up, patted the dirt on his clothes, then put his bag on the saddle, he looked at the environment, and said, "Well, there's no time to sigh." We're going to hurry, let's go. ”

The group struggled along the path in the thick fog that filled the jungle. Sometimes it was all up to Uncle William to guide the way, and little Peter didn't know how much time had passed or how far he had walked, he just walked mechanically towards the front. Stopping from time to time to rest, and following the back of the line from time to time.

"Alright, let's rest here for the night tonight. It wouldn't be too dangerous to go any further. Uncle William's voice suddenly rang in his head. Little Peter suddenly came to his senses.

He looked around and saw that they had come to a flat spot in the jungle, with a naturally formed stone cave right next to them. Not far from the cave, there was a stream flowing calmly.

Little Peter slapped his face vigorously, and asked Eva to support the old man, and he took out the tent and blanket from his bag and walked to the cave and began to clean up.

I picked up some hay and branches, spread them on the ground, and then set up my tent. Then fold the blanket in half, the upper part is longer than the bottom. When little Peter had cleaned up the cave, the old man sat down on the blanket in the tent with Eva's support, and he pressed the longer part under his body, and then folded the blanket at his feet under the blanket and lay down.

Uncle William came in with some wood from outside, and he made a fire and then picked up a few stones and threw them into the fire.

When little Peter was done, he sat down and looked at the fire, not knowing what to think.

When it was suddenly dark, William took the red stones out of the fire with a stick, distributed them to the people, and said, "Rest early, for tomorrow you will have to get up early and continue your escape." ”

Little Peter took a blanket and picked up the rocks, found a haystack, and lay down. There was a burst of warmth from the stone in his arms, and he tried to look at the back of Uncle William sitting by the fire with his eyes long.

There was no word for the night, and the next day everyone got up early and ate some dry food, and then continued to walk quietly out of the jungle.

The whole jungle was still shrouded in darkness, and the rustle of leaves blown by the wind was incessant. The group walked silently in the darkness. The only good news is that the fog that has enveloped the jungle has dissipated.

Little Peter thought to himself, "One night has passed, and I don't know what happened to the caravan." Did the ambushers chase after them? ”

Uncle William walked in the forefront, pausing from time to time to discern the direction, and he slashed hard at the thorn bushes in front of him. He surveyed his surroundings, listened intently, and turned back to shout, "Cheer up, I can feel that we are about to go out." ”

Little Peter was in good spirits and hurriedly led his horse to follow. As I walked, I saw the sunlight gradually seeping in, and a fresh, earthy dry smell permeated the surroundings.

Uncle William strode over a wooden stake that had fallen in the middle of the road, and looked into the distance, and saw a round of tomorrow hanging in the sky, exuding its pride. Little Peter led the horse around and saw that they had come to the edge of the jungle, and in front of them was a dirt road that did not know where it led.

The crowd rode away on the dirt road, and little Peter's tense nerves relaxed at once.

Just as he thought he had escaped from an unknown ambusher, he heard the sound of horses' hooves behind him. He couldn't help but look back and saw about five or six horsemen following them closely. When the figure of the five or six cavalrymen gradually became clear, more than a hundred infantry rushed out from the rear.

Uncle William looked back and couldn't help but curse angrily: "This can be a robber! This must be the emperor's personal guard." I feel sorry for those merchants. ”

The old man gasped and laughed and said, "Don't feel sorry for them, let's run for our lives." ”

Everyone hurried and fled, but the pursuers behind them chased more and more tightly, William looked back in a hurry, and then said in an affirmative tone: "No, you can't run like this." The two of us can't outrun theirs with one horse. Now you can also take advantage of the disjointed rhythm of the opponent's cavalry and infantry to fight, and when the opponent reacts, there will be no chance. ”

The old man sighed and said in a low tone: "So, it's time for you to break off again." ”

William laughed and flipped off his horse, took out the weapon hanging from the saddle, took out his dagger, and stabbed the horse in the back of the buttocks. The horse was frightened and sprang straight ahead.

Little Peter looked back at Uncle William, and saw him shout with all his strength: "Peter, run, run forward." ”

Tears blurred little Peter's eyes, and Uncle William vanished. Eva bit her lip tightly and pulled out her spurs and stabbed the horse they were riding.

William took one last look at Little Peter, then straightened his weapons and turned to face the rushing cavalry, and when he rushed into the cavalry, Little Peter's hoarse cry echoed in his ears: "Uncle William." ”