93. The Joker is played

Rene jumps as she awakes and sharply pulls in her breath. Hunter puts his hand in front of her mouth to prevent her from screaming. He whispers: "It is me, Hunter, Rene. I’m here to free you.” Amazed she grabs his hand and nods. The moment he loosens his grip, she grabs him and hugs him tightly. "Thank you! Thanks, I can’t believe it. What is the time? What about the sentry in front?” "I bound him up. You must go now and awake the rest silently and get them together and ready. I don’t want to frighten them when they see me. It’s better that you do it? How many are you? I’ve only got one vehicle here. We’ll all have to depart in it.” "We are only four.” Hunter frowns. He would very much want to know why but there is little time. "Come quickly, before someone awakes at the wrong time and our plans come to naught. Go and get them ready while I wait here. Don’t put on any lights.” She shakes her head and then hesitates. "What is it now, Rene, what’s wrong? Why do you look uncertain?