Warriors stood opposite each other leaving a narrow path between the men brandishing war clubs in their upraised hands. Women stood amongst the men, a bizarre spectacle to the captives, the females also welding sticks and other sharp-edged objects.

"Run fast!" Falcon directed although none of the captives understood a word he said.

Shoving Guillaume forward, Maggie's husband staggered in an unsuccessful effort to maintain his balance, blood streaming from his ...