Before First Battle

Before assault by Lady Athena's mercenaries (excerpt continued)

   “We could do a right job on those big guns.”
   “That would make things less doomed,” said Wayne.
   “To even the numbers, we’ll have to cut down a good half o’ them, maybe more.”
   “It’s not impossible,” said Wayne. He rubbed his eyes.
   “We’re a bit bockety, I reckon,” said James.
   “Pretty focked,” said Wayne. [Or are they? To find out what happens, please read the book!]
   

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