For example, the top of a hill could be dug out so it was concave and would hold water, making the top of the hill a quagmire after the winter’s rai... and snow. He should begin building his own siege engines hoping he could use them to destroy the Mongol siege engines as they were being built.He should also gather large stacks of firewood and let it dry this summer. If they knew in advance that the Mongols were coming, the firewood could be stacked on the ice covering the river and burned,. " She takes another sip from her glass. "But don't you dare say I wasn't willing to give your sad little fantasy a go." *** Up from the restaurant and back in their room, James wants to talk some more about Adam. "I wish I could have seen you with him— been there when he fucked you." It wouldn't have turned you on, James. You would have wanted to murder him. Both of us." Only if I'd walked in on you, found you together; only if. ”She laughed aloud. A clear, ringing laugh. She walked towards the bedroom, turned towards me and said,“Maybe you should,” and went in and closed the bedroom door behind her.Te door opened after five minutes and I went in taking a bucket of strawberry ice cream along with me. It was melting because of the power cut.I went in and looked around. She decorated the room with the scented candles and she was looking angelic in the light and wet hair. I put the ice cream aside and went to her and. " I said, starting to cry."Think about your family," he said. "Your father just left them... how will they feel when you go to prison for the rest of your life? Will that help them?"My hand wavered and my vision clouded as the tears came faster."I don't know what else to do," I whined, lowering the gun."Not that, Matt," he said. "Give me the gun, son."For a fleeting instant, I thought about turning it on myself. Before I could make up my mind, Mr. Hamilton was at my side. He gently, but firmly.