Chapter 24
“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
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