Song of a Varangian (2)

The others gaped in shock facing the sudden change of events, looking back at their boss with their jaws dropping and feet rooted, not sure what to do. While their boss slowly placed back his crossbow to his waist and comforted the others. "Do not worry my brothers, I only gave him that bolt because he retorted against my words too many times. You people can still leave this place as you will, there is nothing to worry about, really." 

However, after going through all these things, the rest of the gang has no more intention of leaving this place fearing that they might get a bolt in their back too. The boss nodded his head in satisfaction and went back to observe the target of their night. This is how he takes control of his men, not through democracy and love, but through harshness and fear. Which he thinks is the only way of keeping his men intact being long time in an enemy territory.