Bab 127: Aftermath

The morning after the ambush, Alpheo received a detailed report on the aftermath of the battle. The casualty numbers were reassuringly low: only 13 of his men had been killed, and 34 had been wounded. These relatively minor losses reflected the effectiveness of the ambush , apart from the difference in effectiveness and equipment of the two armies.

The report also gave news regarding the gains from the encounter. The loot captured included 29 horses, which would be used to replace the dead horses , and a considerable amount of armor: 64 chainmails and 12 sets of plate armor. All of which Alpheo would make to better equip all his forces. While the warfare of this age mostly used plate armor for men on horses, Alpheo was aware of the great use it could have on infantry.

Satisfied with the outcomes, Alpheo decided to grant his men one full day to loot the battlefield.