The Bandit Group

We reached the town just as the sun was beginning to set.

Two guards holding spears stood at the entrance, which was surrounded by stone walls.

The caravan that had traveled with us stopped in front of the gate.

"What happened?"

One of the guards called out to the driver.

"We were attacked by bandits on the highway."

"Bandits?"

The guard's expression changed.

"Where?"

"About half a day's walk north of here. Five of them attacked us near some woods."...