Chapter 49: Reinforcements_3
Colonel Jeska flatly rejected Lieutenant Mason's request to "evacuate the pigs to the other side of the river."
"Don't even think about crossing people now, let alone a single pig. My men will run away if they see that," the colonel fumed with frustration: "Once in camp, no one is allowed to leave!"
The pigs were herded into the dry riverbed, the pig herders turned stretcher-bearers, and Lieutenant Mason became the gunner. Andre stood by the Floating Bridge, ready to strike down anyone who dared to cross.
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The red-hot charcoal was applied to the touchhole, and with a thunderous boom, the cannon shuddered violently.
The news that the gunner lieutenant was coming to the rescue with pigs had spread throughout the camp, and the defenders eagerly anticipated it, holding their breath as they watched intently.
Then they watched the cannonball trace an arc over the Herders' heads and land on the hillside behind them.