From the city of Desolation, the Nephites were forced to flee in retreat (probably northward). However, the reader should notice that, unlike the previous retreat, nothing is said about coming to the city Teancum before "they came to the city Boaz" (Mormon 4:20). This might be a clue as to the "power" of the Lamanites and the swiftness of the retreat, but then again it might be a clue as to the direction. [Alan C. Miner, Personal Notes]