At the end of the fourth day they approached the wood in which the village was situated.
"I will go on ahead," Malcolm said.

"Our approach will probably have been seen, and unless they know who we are we may meet with but a rough welcome.

Halt the wagon here until one returns with news that you may proceed, for there may be pitfalls in the road." Malcolm had kept the horse on which he had ridden to Landsberg, and it had been tied behind the wagon.

During the last day's march he had been strong enough to ride it.

He now dismounted, and taking the bridle over his arm he entered the wood.