Chapter – 4
The Party Returns
The next morning
Troy was standing outside the camp. He was wearing faded white clothes. He was just roaming when his eyes fell on the cavalry men coming towards him.
The horses of one of the party marched towards the military base with joy and red flags in their hands that were an indication of triumph
"So should I consider that the alliance has been made" Troy asked the commander.
"Surely sir, but they will give only half of their men to join our army, and the rest they'll keep for their own defence. But they can send some more men during the time of battle if their will be an urgent need." The commander explained the deal.
"So how many men we'll actually get?" Troy asked the commander.
"A hundred and fifteen men sir." The commander answered.
"Good, it seems that our plan is working." Troy said impressively.
Then the other four groups also marched with good news. Now the alliance with all the nearby tribes was set up.
In The Evening
"Ha ha, it's time to celebrate men." said the commanders cheering each other, with cakes and a big glass of beer in their hands.
"No" Troy interrupted.
"It's not the right time."
"I want the other five parties to leave for their mission now." Troy ordered.
"But sir….." said the commander whereas all the army men started murmuring.
"This is an order and you all have to follow it." Troy said.
"I know that you all want to party but don't you think that we do not have enough time." asked Troy.
"Yes sir" all agreed to Troy.
Then all went to their tents to put on their armours and pack the rest of the items like food and water and some wood too.
After an hour, all gathered at a point where the commanders were given the maps and the alliance papers.
"So men good luck to all I hope that the Chiefs agree to set up an alliance with us.
Then the men marched on their way in a queue.
After an hour when Troy was examining the map The Knight Commander came to him "Sir, may I come in?"
"Yes sure" Troy replied.
"Sir, do you think that we'll succeed this time too."
"I know why you asked ……….. I think ………. No."
"Why"
"One of the tribes the one in the corner of the island is our friend but the rest four are not. Those four tribes have huge and strong armies of cavalry. They think that they are superior so most probably they'll not agree. Moreover they have trade with Ottomans."
"Sir I've heard the tales of the 'Kara' tribe."
"Don't be a fool, they are no more they were destroyed many years ago and the people left vanished. Moreover they were our enemy's. So even if they are alive they'll like to kill our men rather joining them."
"Now I think I should go for a sleep, may I sir." He asked and stood up.
"Yes, you may leave but please do me a favour. Hand these two papers to the main builder." Troy asked
"What are these, sir" he asked
"nothing but just a map to guide them where to build the wall and they were asking for more money, so I agreed to give them and also they wanted more men a supplies so that they can do there work fast." Troy answered.
"Yes sir I'll surely give." The Knight Commander replied and went away.