“How are we to fight them, lord?” asked another. “We’re not short of choices on that front,” said Roper breezily. “Guerrilla tactics are an option; make this land a frightening place for them. I favour pitched battle, though. Let’s make sure they know they only got this far through luck.” There was a murmur of agreement at this and Roper bade them goodnight, moving off into the darkness. Everywhere he was followed by a combination of Gray, Pryce and Helmec. With Gray and Pryce in particular, it enhanced his esteem to be seen with such men, and it did not hurt that they had taken quickly to
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