The Spoils - Part 3

He'd declared that, but there had been none of the violent cheering. They might not have been Yarmdon by blood, but they were certainly close enough by action. All that they accused them of doing, they'd come close to themselves, and worse.

Throughout all their waiting, General Blackwell made no efforts to hide himself. It was the exact opposite of what had occurred in the peace discussions. Now he made an effort to march through the encampments of his soldiers, and he encouraged the other soldiers to do the same.

It was in such a visit that Lord Blackwell managed to steal a few words from Oliver.

Oliver had hoped to dodge the man, when he heard Verdant announce that he suspected that the Commanding General would be making a visit that day, if it stuck to the same order that he'd be visiting the other camps in.