Chapter 24

At the top of the wall, I met with the Captain of the City Guards. “How far are they.”

“Out of our archers’ range, my lord.”

“What of the Trebuchets’ range?”

“They’ll soon be within their firing range.”

“Good. Tell your men to light-up the boulders moments before they fire.”

“Yes, my lord.” Before he could turn away, I placed a hand on his shoulder. “One more thing. Have you seen Madam Flaughan?”

“No, my lord, but I sent for her.”

“What? Why would you tell her to come here?”

“Isn’t she your escort my lord? I assumed she should always be with you. Was I wrong to call for her?”

“No, it’s fine. Go and instruct your men.”

I stayed on top of the wall for a while trying to survey the land outside the city’s southern wall. It was barren land for about a thousand paces making it difficult for any army to mount a siege without suffering heavy loses. This strategy was put into effect all across the major cities in Kelor during the