I saw that the darkness was fast falling, and with the sight panic returned to me.

Behind me I seemed to hear the sound of pursuit.

The noise was in my ears, but when I turned it ceased, and I saw only the dusky shoulders of hills.
I tried to remember what Arcoll had told me about his headquarters, but my memory was wiped clean.

I thought they were on or near the highway, but I could not remember where the highway was.

Besides, he was close to the enemy, and I wanted to get back into the towns, far away from the battle-line.