Twisted Slough I'm going back to 505

"it is west of us," germanicus answered. "it is a place of good hunting."

the ranger knew now the boy was alone. he was careful and revealed nothing. the eagle respected this and so did not question again. "southeast of here is sun mote copse, claimed by a forming back. and further south is where i have settled with my son and daughter for now. the rest of the tuktu is for now uninhabited, i believe."

he began to move along the edge of the slough in the direction of the isle.