Not Exhausted

Josh kicked his horse into a trot until he was riding beside Sarah. “I hope we get to Camelot pretty soon. We're just about out of food.”

“Well, according to the map we ought to be there tomorrow.”

He gave her a strange look. “You know how maps are in Nuworld. Sometimes they work, and sometimes they don't.” He looked back then. Jake seemed about ready to slip out of his saddle. He was exhausted. “Jake's not taking the trip well. Sometimes he's too tired to eat.”

“I know. I feel the same way myself. We're just not used to riding this much.” Sarah glanced ahead. “I wish we could all ride like Reb. He never gets tired.”

“Well, he's kind of a cowboy,” Josh said. “But anyway, let's just believe the map's right. Goel's never failed us yet.”