Kidnapped Chapter 20 - The Flight in the Heather: The Rocks

In which the fugitives traverse a barren and rocky glen at break of day, braving a perilous leap between spray-slicked stones and finding brief refuge atop a narrow ledge, while keen eyes spy the encircling red-coats below. Through long hours baked by a cruel sun and tense with watchful sentries, they endure thirst and fever until the cool relief of night encourages a cautious, winding flight over rugged highlands beneath the moon’s pale light.