The Pathless on Paths---------Chapter VII part 2(10)

Eventually they came upon a long abandoned path that was headed somewhat in their desired direction. It was covered with corroding leaves just as any any part of the forest was, and the undergrowth was gradually taking it back, but one could still figure that it was a once often tread path, for across it no tree grew, and the land was much smoother. The company all agreed on using it, after nearly an hour and a half of tripping around in the untamed undergrowth that dragged their pace down.