Fiere and his men returned to Ethlerry in good time and circled Algwad’s army which still made no move. His men met their army on the top of the hill.

“No surrender yet?” Prince Fiere asked.

Duke Morme shook his head. “Their captain, Caldor is a fair and level-headed man but he has not sent any word of surrender. They merely sit as if waiting for something.”

“Well, perhaps we can send word that their assassination attempt has failed and that Osim now sends an army to guard their border and aid us if necessary in crushing them.”

Duke Morme agreed and they prepared another team who approached the army...