THE FIFTH: Chapter Twelve, Part One

Map, Glossary

AttackPART ONE
We rode hard and rested little but with excellent results.  Only two nights later at midnight, the troops made it to where Lady Mahlia had posted men on the road to watch.  I sent Maercas to see about the Lady and appointed four of my men to stand guard with those from Vaalhom.  From the Vaalhom, we learned the layout of the guard, and I ordered more of my troops to spread throughout the wood to make camp, fully encircling and occupying the area. ...