Would that we had brought food, but we had little time to seek it! See, now I will show you the secret of the stone; thus far I will push it, no farther.

Now a touch only is needed to send it over the socket and home; but then they must be two strong men who can pull it back again.

Therefore push it no farther except in the utmost need, lest it remain where it fall, whether you will it or not.

Have no fear, you are safe here; none know of this place except Galazi, myself and the wolves, and none shall find it.

Now I must be going to find Galazi, if he still lives; if not, to make what play I can against the Slayers, alone with the wolves." Now Nada wept, saying that she feared to be left, and that she should never see him more, and her grief rung his heart.