Emerging from the cave complex as wiser and more experienced heroes, the party returns the lost child to a grateful mother. They are promptly “honored” with extra responsibilities that, by pure coincidence, require they leave the festivities promptly to guard a wagon train from inclement weather. The three who are obligated to fulfill these responsibilities persuade Quercus to accompany them, for reasons that are not completely clear, even to them. Maybe there is luck in keeping the party together?