she saw a number of fresh horse tracks along the western bank , where it looked like a number of riders had ridden their horses into the water and swum them across the river . i take the stairs two by two and tumble down the last few . just time for a glass of wine before we set off . `` kyle , how many times have you entered the room ? '' `` whatever is going on we can work it out , ax . someone has to sit and guard the front gates . '' 