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Sa to wane as they crossed a stone bridge near the far side He slowed, and he and Reht h the river intact”

She rereeted the click of the switch “It’s dead Better hurry up”

“Lazlo?” Sam asked

“I’ for my dip,” he said

Sa intensity and pointed it toward the next connecting passage “Then we’ve got no time to waste”

The ground sloped upward as they entered the long tunnel-like cave Saht faded with every step The flashlight was di to the point where it was more a comfort than an illue cavern, with a gli pool of water at the far end Sam was halfway to the water when the batteries died and they were plunged into complete darkness He reached out his hand to Reesture with Lazlo, and together they crept slowly nearer to the water’s edge

“Nohat?” Remi asked when Sam stopped

“We rest while we figure out our next move,” Sam said

Re to say that would help their situation and coood

They sat down, and Remi leaned forward to touch the surface of the pool The water was cool, and, after sniffing her fingers, she cupped her hand and brought some to her lips

“It’s fresh,” she whispered “Whichfed by a source”

“At least on’t die of thirst,” Lazlo muttered

“We’re not going to die,” Sam said, conviction in his voice, as he peered around the cave

“That’s reassuring, but it would bea way out,” Lazlo groused

Saination or is there a tiny bit of light coht?”