The carriage, carrying four passengers and one coachman, had been traveling for about six hours before it came to a stop in a quiet meadow.

The ground was flat, making it a good place to take a break outside the carriage and catch our breath. With the open surroundings, it was also a defensible location in case of any sudden attacks.

It was the perfect spot to rest the horses and have lunch.

“We’ll be taking a break here for about an hour to let the horses rest. I’ll feed them and prepare the meal, so the rest of you …