The pair followed Percy who seemed best able to locate the trail, but it was still rough going.  They had almost reached the bottom of the hill when the cart suddenly lurched, a loud crack filled the air, and one of the wheels gave way.  The cart collapsed onto its side as its axle broke, spilling its contents onto the ground.  The chest struck a rock and split open with a metallic crash.  Gold, silver and copper coins spilled out, intermixed with small gemstones.  It was a small fortune worth of precious metals and stones.