And now they were but a day away from their enemy. Less, if Karstly were to be asked. He intended for them to march throughout the night, and attack with the coming of dawn.
"Our men will be exhausted then," Samuel pointed out.
"It matters not. Adrenaline will see them through. That, and the thrill of being the attacker, striking the enemy in the rear," Karstly said.
"What of Skullic? Will he know to match us, without word from us, or a bird?"
"He will if he's the man that I suppose him to be," Karstly said. "If he fails to see the opportunity, then it is better for us if he remains in that castle of his until this war is done."
"As forgiving as ever, my Lord…" Samuel said. "You might be inclined to win a few more friends if you didn't have such harsh expectations of your allies," Samuel said.
