With his cavalry all now re-united, Scott had one thousand horsed men and some seven and a half thousand infantry, a formidable force for the time, pa...ticularly given how they were armed.Gabrain had been gathering intelligence from the many scouts that had been out over the past weeks. It was clear that there were even greater numbers of Vikings and Saxons in Galloway, and these were now warned that they could come under threat. He discussed things with Scott and the friends agreed that they. " Okay. Thanks, Mom," said Megan, giving her Mom a kiss.Lori kissed Amy and said, "Have a good time." Thanks, Aunt Lori," said Amy. "I'm sure I will." Me, too."After getting in the car, Amy asked Megan, "What is going on?" What do you mean, 'what is going on?'," said Megan."When ever we're talking about the horse ride, you two looked like you were sharing some inside joke."Megan decided to confess. "You're right. My Mom and me were sharing a secret. After the ride, you will understand. There is. “Do you want me to stand guard or help you out?”My mouth dropped open for a second time and I found myself shrugging in response. I should have said that I would manage, but I didn’t. I couldn’t fathom out why she was asking the question anyway. And besides, how the hell could she help me out?She nodded in my direction, departed through the door and closed it quietly behind her.I started to concentrate and before long another trickle had started. I felt pure relief once more – until the door. I laughed and said that's a low expectation and maybe she wasn't ready. She did not think that was funny, she said she would eat me alive. I told her to be careful not to bite off more than she could chew. Things were heating up quickly and I could see something sparked in her eyes. She laughed and said she could handle every bit of me, she said she could take all of me down her throat and not even gag. She got my attention with that, and she knew it. I said that sounds like a challenge,.