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Moments later, a line of warriors appeared-four of them. Markings on their clothing, hair design, and style of weapons pointed to strangers from an unknown tribe. Ahote and Tocho figured they were probably passing through from the lowlands, hundreds of feet below where they currently traveled. But, there was something about their demeanor Ahote didn't like-they weren't as alert as one would expect on the trail, especially in a strange area. No-the warriors appeared secretive in their movements as though realizing they trespassed. Or, something. Award-winning author Brian McCullough wraps up...