The Cyber Chronicles VII - Sabre by T C Southwell

Author:T C Southwell
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: weapons, knights, sabre, usurper
Publisher: T C Southwell

Chapter Twelve

Tassin gazed at the assembled troops who stood before the castle in disorderly ranks. Their polished helms flashed in the sun and the red and gold pennants on their spears fluttered in the wind that always seemed to blow in Mandor. Clearly most of them were raw recruits, but she could sense their eagerness. Mounted veteran officers marshalled them, resplendent in polished armour and spotless livery, their cavorting destriers clad in chain mail and plumes. Beyond the men, the drab landscape formed a dismal backdrop of grey crags and hardy grass. A distant village nestled in a valley, where it gleaned a little respite from the wind.

She turned to Sharmian. "Four thousand? I only asked for three."

He shrugged, smiling. "I was also surprised. Within a week of my call to arms they were queuing at stations to enlist. These are the first to join; other recruits are still in training."

"You cannot train good soldiers in three weeks."

"No. Unfortunately not, but they are good men, and courageous."

"Yes." She smiled. "And how goes your courtship, My Lord?"

"Very well. We have decided to be wed before the war starts."

"So soon? Is that wise?"

"We may lose our lives in it. We want to share our love first."

Tassin nodded. "A thought that has crossed my mind many times." She glanced around with a smile as Sabre came to her side.

Sharmian said, "Dena tells me that you and Sir Sabre plan to wed. Perhaps we should make it a double celebration."

She cast the cyber a calculating look, which he ignored. "Unfortunately, my marriage is a matter of state, and must be conducted in my kingdom by my priests."

"You could always have a second ceremony for officialdom."

"That is true, but unlike you, I must wait to be asked. Perhaps you could give Sabre the benefit of your wisdom. I shall leave you to it."

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