Even with soldiers as robust as the legions, the mood on campaign was not always so positive, but Roper’s understanding of small gestures and the impact they had on morale was telling. So far he had been everywhere; he had let no one see him asleep. He had kept the watchmen company on the camp perimeters; had shared his fire and his hoosh, and appeared to know the names of every soldier under his command. Any time he was questioned, he had an answer, both frankly honest and reassuring. He appeared secure, calm and serene and was beginning to exert the kind of influence that Kynortas had had
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