Onward Ho?

Ok... i have been on this road or off rather for two days. Forest and rocky flat expanses... that is all I see. I know I am going due northwest. I will eventually hit the fort or a solid road to it. I am certain I am being followed. The cats have not returned to warn me of danger ahead, but I can tell the Hoofsong is listening to something behind me. It isn't making him nervous, so I am a bit confused. I will set up a more firm camp and eat. Maybe the follower will show him or her self and I can determine if there is danger. I can also defand or grab for Hoofsong and run. But I want to meet my follower.