Forbidden Mountain - Part 6

"Wait, what's wrong with you?"

"Well, I get very tired, sometimes my eyes are so itchy and tears come quite readily. I seem to fall asleep quite easily, and I can't seem to get my breath at certain times, but it's not so bad. Father worries about me."

"You look fine to me. Why don't I come with you and help you look for a Healer? I have never been into this mountain very far and would like to see what's beyond the crest. I saw some strange lights awhile ago and I came up here to see if I could find out anything about them. maybe I'm just on the wrong side of the mountain."

"We have heard rumours of strange lights. You are certainly welcome to travel with us. But you must bear in mind that we have to stop quite often to allow Ariana to rest."

"Of course, of course, I understand. I wonder if I could touch your horse?"

"Certainly. Milar loves to have his nose rubbed. I take it you haven't ever ridden a horse?"

"No. We are not allowed to abuse the animals in that way."

"That is not abuse, my dear lad, it is exercise for the horse and for me too. Come on, step into my hand and I'll lift you onto Milar's back."

"Oh, could I? Thank you."