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The shield carriages approached the earthen wall, musketeers suppressing the archers atop it, while sword and shield bearers leaped over wooden fences, low walls, and trenches to fight the Herders.
The short winter days meant that by afternoon, the Paratu army hadn't even cleared the fortifications at the base of the city.
As dusk approached, General Sekler was compelled to order a retreat back to camp.
After the sun had set, Andre and Mason gathered in Winters's tent again. This time it wasn't just the two of them; all the Lieutenant Vineta's at the frontline camp also hurried to the dinner gathering.
More than ten people squeezed into the small military tent, so cramped they couldn't even stretch their legs, resigned to hunching over.
Yet the atmosphere inside the tent was vibrant, and someone even brought wine.