A Cutting Blow - Part 2

"He should have sent me East," Talon said. "Blackwell could have done with the aid. We could have finally pushed them back."

"You know he does not value the Eastern conflict. It wins the crown very little coin," Gadar replied.

"True enough…" Talons said, going silent for a time. "How is the morale amongst the Macalister men?"

"They are impatient, my Lord. There are more than a few rumours going around about the Masked Bastard. Some even claim that you might be an imposter," Gadar said.

"An imposter? That's nonsense!" Talon said, with mock drama. The two shared a wry smile. "Well, I suppose, it is about time I secure them under my command for good. We'll give them something to bite on."

"Are you giving the order then?" Gadar asked. "Who will you send?"