Asger was on his feet at once. “More cowardliness from a second-rate leader, who proves himself yet again unwilling to commit to combat,” he said importantly. There was an unease around the circle that suggested he was not alone in this opinion. “You haven’t the stomach for this, Roper.” “Regardless of your opinion, you call me ‘lord,’” said Roper. “Your comments have been noted, Asger.” “You propose to retreat, lord?” said another legate impatiently. His name was Skallagrim; legate of the Gillamoor, one of the five auxiliary legions travelling with the army. “No, I propose to use our country
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