Chapter 85

“He says that two men with only three legs staggered into his yard last night. They are very sick and will probably die. He hid them in a small cave in the hillside behind his home. He heard that you were looking for two men, so he walked here to let you know. He brought the tags as proof of his words.”

“Do you know where his place is?” demanded Gwen. “Can you tell me how to get there and how to identify it?”

“Sure. Everyone knows his home. It is on the road north, next to a stream and a small waterfall. It’s the only stream within a hundred miles. It’ll be easy to recognize.”

Gwen raced back Jordan. “We’re leaving! Tell everyone to get to the helicopters right away! I may know where Steve and Chip are!”

Jordan wasted no time asking questions. “Okay, I’ll go tell the guys. They’re down at the police station asking questions. You let the rest know. I wish we could use our cell phones!”

Gwen found Kate with Laura as she examined a small child’s bruised ar