Seven Stones: Part Twenty-Seven
Previously on Seven Stones: To make sure trepanning works, Kobb suggests trying it on a boar first. Anessa explains a pit trap is the best way to catch boars alive; but with only time to dig one hole, she will have to stand on the other side of the trap to lure the creature in.
Kobb added a scoop of dried fruit to the pot, and stirred it through. Third of a sack of oats gone. One sack in each pack, so if they didn’t have porridge for every meal they’d have plenty. He sifted another handful of oats into the pot. “I don’t suppose anyone found a stock of shovels they haven’t mentioned?”
“Reckon there’s a bigger problem,” said Haelen. “Boar bursts from the forest, sees Anessa, and charges.”
Anessa eyed the lightening sky. “That’s the plan.”
“Won’t the insect get suspicious with you sidling about?”
“Sidling?”
“He’s right,” Kobb said. “Won’t know quite where the boar’s coming from until it emerges. So, you’ll need to line yourself up.”
“Don’t see much we — ”
“You stand on the north side of the trap,” said Haelen. “Soon as the boar appears, you run over the pit. Once you’re over, veer till you’re heading straight away from the beast. It’ll think you panicked.” Haelen pointed at…
