The messenger had reported several hundred Tolnedran Galleys and about thirty Murgo ships.
How many days are they away Namas (the messenger).
About two days away by Cherek standard he replied.
I take there war Galleys Garion questioned.
Yes your Majesty.
What are Varanna and Urgit up to. I'll pull out the palace garrison and position the troops around the quay, double the patrol ships. Oh and also have siege engines constructed up there, that should at least hold them of till help arrives.
Who can we call upon to help us Namas asked.
Em……Em……Chereks!! Chereks!! They'll get here fast and when they get here they'll put up a good fight.
Should I send a messenger for them immediately your Majesty.
No Namas lets see if they have come here to fight first.
Yes your Majesty.
During the next to days the patrol ships were doubled, siege engines were constructed on the battlements and the main mass of the army were camped down at the quay.
On the third day the fleet came in to sight. The steel grey sky of the morning obscured the horizon and Garion could only just make out the front of the fleet.
