There’s a report sir.”“There always is ... make it brief, factual and to the point”“Band of 200 royal soldiers heading this way sir, ETA tom...rrow. Third of the merchants have scarpered [that would explain the different background noise, and the silence. Wagons leaving heavily loaded instead of arriving, and no markets open today]. Even the brothel has closed sor”“Sergeant, I perceive you are getting excited. We are here to live or die. That’s what soldiers do. Outnumbered 10 to 1? Well, could. That was when Sue officially received her bow, though she had been practicing with it for about a year. Actually, Sue was a good shot with both the bow and the crossbow, so she was an asset on the hunt, once she learned to stop talking all of the time.Jeff and Tricia were patient with her, and, out of necessity, she did learn quickly to keep her natural exuberance under control so that she did not make too much noise. On her first trip, she had the honor of making the first kill of the day.. "Wait. I have to talk to her about this." I called her already," said Bell. "She can't wait for you to get there. Let me make a phone call and I'll get your orders started."Most people never go through the kinds of things a soldier does. Most people don't go to basic training, military style, in order to be trained for their job. Most people don't carry a gun and load of ammunition, looking for an enemy to take down. Most people, for that matter, don't have the kinds of enemies who require more. When I remembered your fondness for skydiving, I realized it was the perfect way to deliver you into my grasp. It was just a matter of time until your dive appointments matched up with my pilot's schedule. Oh, it's too bad you couldn't have seen yourself when you were shipped back to base! You were all chained and tied up like a big gift..." Well, now you have me. What can I do for you?" I figure the best I can do at this stage is to please her.She chuckles. "Oh, no. It's a bit too late for.