Training!

"What is the meaning of this, Prince Leo, Prince Giovanni?" the old cavalry general asked sternly. "I understand that Prince Giovanni is in this troop, but what about Prince Leo? Why are you here?"

The two youngsters gulped in nervousness. This old man before them was Prince Giovanni's horse-riding mentor, and Prince Leo had also watched how this general punished Giovanni for not cleaning his horse's mane and fur thoroughly. This man was known to be strict not only with his cavalry but also with the two brothers.

"Uncle Khalid, we are here to learn about warfare tactics, specifically how infantry can defend against a cavalry charge," Giovanni Junior hastily replied, looking at the old general's face.

"Is that true, Prince Leo?"

Leo nodded quickly.