The Battle for Princess Madeline by Pulioff Kirstin

Author:Pulioff, Kirstin [Pulioff, Kirstin]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Published: 2013-12-05T05:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER ELEVEN

The air was frigid, a cold, blustery night that made their lips shrink and their arms press against their bodies for warmth. Snow slushed beneath their feet, and the winds howled defiantly, blasting them with chills as they continued through the woods, twigs crunching under their footsteps. They could see their breath, like steam out of a bull’s nostrils before its attack. A ragtag bunch, they didn’t march in any traditional formations or wear any customary armor. Nor were they united in their reasons for fighting. Some were pledged to uphold the honor of their prince, others came for money, and a few were simply out of their minds. Whatever their reasons, Prince Paulson used them to his advantage. With this last chance to acquire Princess Madeline, failure was not an option.

The morning sun continued to rise. They reached the outer edge of the forest and came upon the small community of thatched houses, stables, and farmland that surrounded the castle. Light trails of steam rose from the roofs as the warmth of the sun beat down. A handful of chimneys were smoking with morning fires, and the aroma of fresh bread filled the air. A dozen of the men were up early in the fields, organizing tools, hitching up horses, or making final preparations for the fall festival. They worked, oblivious to the growing mob at the forest’s edge.

Prince Paulsen lined his men up, quieted their grunts, and regained their focus. “This is it, men, here is where we start: the king’s village. They are nothing but poor workers, weak fighters, and fools. Let’s show them what happens when they keep things that are not theirs. Take no prisoners and leave no spoils!”

The men grunted in response, lighting their torches and marching through the golden wheat fields towards the village.

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