AFTERMATH

'It can only be that son of a bitch and his cronies!' Glax had no doubts.

  He realized the trio had stopped, and guessed they had noticed the glow of the fire and the sign of humans in this desolate and dangerous landscape. Looking closer, he realized they were coming into a small vehicle. Glax soon assumed it was a steam-powered vehicle, though it was too far away to see details. 

  He wondered what they were going to do next.

Not drawing attention to himself while he climbed down, he went to wake up his colleagues.

About half an hour later, three men approached the camp cautiously on foot, with no light source with them. One of them came from one side, while the other two came from the other.

Glax and Rasmus were by the fire, pretending to sleep.