Levi and Guthranka used the remainder of their curing magic to heal the group. Fonesca also used all of the healing herb preparations that she had brought with her to assist in this. Gaspode then searched a number of the fallen giants for treasure, finding some jewellery and gold. The Mothers then re-entered the building, discovering that the golden items on the high shelf in the bedroom had been removed. They progressed cautiously through the eastern side of the steading, passing through a dormitory for giant children; an opulent (for giants) bed chamber; a trophy room with many heads on the walls and finally, another bedroom, which had a mysterious chain attached to the wall that the Mothers concluded had been for holding some beast at bay. After some searching of each of these areas the Mothers approached a set of double doors. When they opened these, they discovered that they lead to an open yard between the buildings of the steading. They also realised that all of the resistance to their arrival had not been dealt with. A large female hill giant and twelve young giants were ranged evenly before them, together with a very cantankerous looking cave bear. After a heavy melee, the creatures were defeated, although one of the youngsters had escaped through the courtyard gates to the rear. The Mothers barred this gate and made sure that the other one was also secure. Before returning to the main building or searching the out-buildings that they had found, Fonesca used the wand that they had obtained from the insides of the snake creature to heal Levi and Gaspode as much as she could. It ceased working after five successes. The Mothers then went into the outbuildings, which turned out to be two barracks and a guardroom. The guardroom had a large horn on the table and shields and spears ready for use. The barracks were empty of things of interest apart from a sack of boots hanging in an officer's alcove. This also contained some hidden gems and coin.