So, it turns out the fire does belong to goblins. What did you expect? They are in goblin territory, after all.
Yu and Reg have come up to a clearing with two goblins staring hungrily at a rack of mutton sizzling over a fire. Apparently these guys are more keen on guarding their next meal than joining the rest of the hunting party. Before Yu can decide whether to turn back or kill them, one of them spots them and screams out. Reg shoots that one with his bow while the other runs of.
What a cowardly lot they are!
They run back to the fork in the road and head toward the castle. On the way, Yu hear a whistle in his ear, then another, and then feel a sting just above his hip.
They do have bows!
The wound isn't bad. It's a small arrow, shot by a weakling, no doubt. Yu pull it out without losing stride.