Joruman answered, “Your captain here could tell you we’ll have some ninety thousand troops when we enter the enemy’s land. No force in Eormenlond could match it, and it’s only half of Torrlond’s military power. In addition, thanks to the might of Edan, we’ll have other means of conquest at our disposal. As you witnessed, the aglaks make formidable fighters, and we have much more up our sleeves.” The high priest grinned. “It may seem a bit much, perhaps, but we aim for a swift and decisive victory. This will prevent unnecessary loss of life.”
