Major Gripple didn’t like what he could see, a small force
of his men was blocking the road, but beyond there must be well, there must be, over four
hundred cavalry. The good news was that
they were not acting aggressively, but that could mean they might be about to
summon the city to surrender. Putting
such thoughts to one side he rode up to meet the person who seemed to be in
charge who was conversing with the sergeant of the guard, who looked up as he approached.
Passing the sergeant he asked “Where’s Lieutenant Uston?”
“At the latrine sir, it must have been something he ate”
Turning to the obviously foreign commander he stated “I am Major Gripple of
the Von Clemens Regiment and I would be pleased to hear why you have entered
Pommaine”
“I am Sergai Orlov, Hetman of the Merkovan Host and I have
brought my Cossacks to assist Pommaine at the direct request of Count
Vladislav, I have a letter of
introduction here” and handed over a letter.
Quickly studying the letter, the major confirmed “Yes it
seems in order, but we were not warned of your approach. Would you like to accompany me to see Colonel
Von Clemens to discuss how we can assist you?
Oh and please bring a along some of your officers.”
“Very well.” Turning
to the rider next to him “Micha tell the men to wait here and send Alexandr to
accompany me”
1 comment:
Interesting . . . we will await further posts to see what develops.
-- Jeff
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