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"Listen up! You are responsible for your own safety! You must also bear all risks along the way!" Winters was announcing policies to the miscellaneous followers, as they were about to cross the Border River tomorrow: "Any wagons other than the supply wagons are not allowed to join the formation! We will lead the way, and you will follow behind. Keep up if you can; if you fall behind, there's nothing we can do..."
The second lieutenant stood on a rock, speaking until he was hoarse. The people in front of him listened silently; they all understood these rules.
After saying a load of unpleasant things, Winters saved the good news for last: "However, Colonel Jeska allows you to rest in the camps along the way! It is strictly forbidden to enter the supply wagons' camp area during encampment, and violators will be dealt with as if spying on military intelligence!"