'I am Morgle,' the orc says, 'and this is Gus, Winter and Stormjaw,' he introduces the wolves.
'Some of our smaller cousins have been raiding around here. My brothers and I have been blamed for it, so we have been tracking them. I believe they have gathered ahead, in force too great for my pack to deal with, planning to waylay travellers on the road. You should turn back, the goblins are cruel and merciless.'
Whilst he speaks, the wolves sniff inquiringly about the wagon. Gus saunters to the side where Mantra lies hidden and growls with sudden emotion. He leaps and scrambles against the side of the wagon, trying to get aboard. Morgle rushes to restrain the eager wolf. 'Gus, heel!' he yells. The orc spots Mantra. 'Wolf-killer! I swore if I never saw you again it would be too soon!'