The sun is now hidden behind the walls of the valley, and the air grows cool in the shade preceding twilight. The large rocks from which the troglodytes had attempted their ambush turn out to be hiding a shallow cave that makes for an excellent overnight shelter, out of view of the road.

On the bodies of the dead foes, the party finds 982 gold pieces, 3 javelins, 4 clubs, 3 vials of different liquids, and a ring with a fiery red stone.