After Rix says what he has to say, the party hears the growling of an approaching troll behind them. They decide that it is best to quickly move, and leave the hill by heading straight out and circling its base. They find concealment in some nearby trees.
As the party is lead into the surrounding trees with their struggling kobold in tow, the group hears another monstrous giggle, and turns to see the troll gleefully slaying the mindless kobolds around it. It gets inventive, taking the time to slash or dismember the creatures without killing them. Suddenly, a large squad of kobolds comes from the other side of the hill and surrounds the troll. The ensuing battle becomes fierce, but the troll still seems to have the advantage. Instead of watching the result of the conflict, you decide to leave.
You get as far as the swamp, and are discussing how best to cross it, when Dartis detects a familiar, pungent odor. Two familiar troglodytes approach, their hands open and away from their weapons in a gesture of peace. The smaller one speaks in broken common, "You return...and with kobold. This one respects has for you. We help you cross our home for price. Perhaps we buy kobold from you. Makes good slave."