[Folwren]

I don't know. The only possible way for Athwen to see it is if the cloth is brightly colored, but even then, the chances are slim that she'll be able to spot it. She will probably be riding with her head half down and her eyes half shut to keep the blowing wind and sand out of her face and eyes. Also, with all this sand blowing about, a piece of cloth might be covered up with sand.

By the way - are we saying that they did tell Athwen about the broken tunnel and this safe place of crossing?

And is there not only a tunnel but also a trench that the horses have to get over?

I am very sorry that I didn't write anything yesterday. Stuff came up. And today, I can make no promises. Unexpected complications popped up in my sister-in-laws birth-giving, so I'm slightly distracted with worry and excitement both. If I can't write a post, I'll at least put up a save.

-- Folwren