The guard captain considered the two women for a few moments, then sighed.  "Well, I don't think any of you are spies.  I also don't think you'd stand much of a chance out there, but... well, I don't think I can stop you.  Open the gates!" he shouted to the men at the walls.  "Be careful out there.  I don't have the men to spare for a rescue party if you don't come back, and if the enemy's hot on your trail we likely won't be able to open the door to let you back in."  A few moments later, the large iron-bound doors swung open, only a few feet, but enough for the three to quickly slip through and leave the city before the doors closed again.<br/><br/>Outside the walls, there didn't seem to be much amiss, aside from a lack of people.  Admittedly, that wasn't very surprising at this time of night, but it was still somewhat unnerving.  Off in the distance, perhaps a mile away and a few hundred yards to the left of the main road, the three could just barely make out what looked like torches.  From this distance, it was impossible to tell how many there were, but it was clear that they were the drow encampment.