Hosker, G [sword of Cartimandua 05] Revolt of the Red Witch

Authors: Hosker, Griff

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“They left in the late part of the night but even so Ael had sent searchers out to find either his lost warriors or those who had killed his men. Macro and Gaelwyn had spent some hours before they left laying deadfalls and traps to slow up their pursuit. They had to cross a thick forest and rising, rocky uplands. “If they catch us here we are dead men for they can go quicker on foot than we can with this string of horses.”They heard, from the valley below the sounds of pain as warriors set off ...the traps while in the distance they could see the column of captives and raiders sinuously snaking northwards. Macro’s heart sank as he realised they were going further from his son, not closer.“Sometimes Macro you have to take a step back to take two steps forwards. Marcus’ plan is the best we have; it is the only one we have.”“But I feel so angry Gaius. That young child amongst the barbarians.”“Gaelwyn observed them from a distance and they did not look to be suffering. My Ailis is a good woman and our people are good people they will not let harm come to our children.”“I am sorry Gaius I should have realised that this is worse for you than it is for me. You have two children and your wife.”“Numbers do not increase the loss Macro. Your one child will hurt you as much as the three that I have lost.MoreLess Read More Read Less