The wagon continues on until it gets dark, Bram staying aloft and the others being entertained by Tom's conversation and sleight of hand. Salos is by far the most talkative, with Grant participating on occasion and the other two more or less silent (although Istasa's silence seems to come from reserve, while Kagiso's stems from something akin to disinterest). Grant's speech all seems slightly rhythmical, and he probably plans it that way, given the moment of concentration he takes before each sentence.

When night falls, Salos pulls on the reins and stops the cart. "Well, this seems to be as good a place to stop as any. Do any of you need a tent? We have more than we're likely to need."