Chapter 26
The first message from the Chieftain was not good. The Romans were already burning through the northern villages. He would wait until he heard from Lachlan before making a move, but there was little time.
"What will you do?" Maeve asked Lachlan the next morning before the discussion was put to a vote.
"We need talk to the Chieftain. We will take him our decision, but I do not believe flight is in our best interest."
"You do not?" Cate asked, slightly surprised that Lachlan did not think fleeing the best option.
Lachlan shook his head. "The Romans have always just taken. Flight will only enable them to take without cost. If they are to take anything from us, there must be a high price."
Maeve sighed. "Shall we go, or do we send a messenger?"
"I think that we must go. We must bless the warriors, of course, and the Chieftain will want to see us before it begins. It is crucial the warriors know we stand beside them"