Ah, well!  You win some and you lose some.   

   Part of me was dreaming about leading a victorious army against the slaves and fellowship.  I guess it's back to the horse farm.  
But really, this is better.....the idea of the two groups having to cooperate.  I've erased my save for now.  I still may do a scene with that slaver who's escaped, but I'll do it later in the night.  I think Nogrod is right that it would take him a little longer to find his way back to the camp.