1022 General Karstly's Plan - Part 8

"I suppose it is an opportunity to say the least," Verdant noted. "One-handed – or weak-handed – swordmanship. I don't suppose you've ever spent a considerable amount of time practising it?"

"Not to the degree that I will be forced to do now," Oliver said. "Eat, Blackthorn. Wipe those tears from your eyes. We're still on the battlefield. Your heart is a good one, but for the duration of our fight, you must harden it."

"You as well, my Lord," Verdant said, checking Oliver's bandage and splints one final time to ensure that it was secure. "Eat as much as you are able to."

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"FORM UP! FORM UP! WE'RE MOVING NOW! FORM UP!"

Colonel Gordry again was who the Patrick men were assigned under. The man acknowledged Oliver's arrival with nothing more than an irritated glare. Then, he promptly turned away, and began his positioning of the next Captain.