Shades of the Past: Book Six of the Morcyth Saga by Brian S. Pratt

Author:Brian S. Pratt
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Fables, Legends, Juvenile Fiction, Fantasy & Magic, Military & Wars, Myths, Fantasy, Other, Mysteries & Detective Stories, historical
ISBN: 9780595413317
Publisher: Iuniverse Inc
Published: 2006-01-02T00:00:00+00:00

Throughout the rest of the day they continue to push on toward Korazan. James periodically checks the surrounding area for any hostiles which may be on an intercept course. But other than the odd traveler, there doesn’t appear to be anyone around. Just after their midday break to give the horses a breather, he discovers that the force they ambushed back at the road is once again on the move after them, though half a day behind. Now augmented by the foot soldiers that have caught up with them from Al-Zynn, they outnumber them by more than two to one. On the plus size, in order to keep their two forces together, they have to travel at the speed of the foot soldiers which is greatly less than a horse and thus will continue to fall further behind.

“If they get too close we’ll have to slow them down again,” James states.

Nodding, Illan replies, “At the rate they’ll be moving, it isn’t likely going to be a problem.”

Occasionally their scouts report forces on the move which James readily finds once he knows where to look. They’re never more than a score or two and none are heading in their direction.

By the end of the day, he’s able to at last see Korazan in his mirror. Still hours away, if they travel a couple more hours by nightfall, they will be within striking distance for the following morning.

At this point, Illan begins sending out groups of eight riders whose purpose is to find and detain anyone who might raise the alarm. If they can strike with surprise in the morning they’ll not lose as many men.

“There’s a force of men camped on the north side of town,” James tells Illan.

“How many?” he asks.

He studies the image a moment then says, “A couple hundred.” He glances over to him and adds, “Most are foot soldiers.”

“Good,” he states. Turning to where Ceadric rides just behind them, he waves him closer. “Time to send them in.”

Ceadric nods and moves further back into the column. Shortly after that two riders, wearing the regular garb of those living in the Empire, detach themselves and race for Korazan. Dressed as one of them, these two men will attempt to find out strengths and deployments before the morning’s attack. James felt very fortunate to discover that several of the Raiders had a working knowledge of the Empire’s tongue.

When the scouts report that Korazan lies about two hours away, Illan calls a halt. Cold rations and no fires is the order this night. No chances will be taken that might alert anyone as to their whereabouts.

While waiting for Devin to bring him his dinner, James takes out his mirror and does one final check. The force pursuing them still remains far behind and isn’t looking as if they are going to catch up to them any time soon. Elsewhere it still looks like nothing else is heading their way.

“You okay?” Jiron asks as he approaches.

Looking up, James sees him carrying two plates of food, he hands one to him.

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