Beyond Night
said the taller of the two officers, “for all his faults, truly acts as the best cavalry commander and judge of advanced scouts we have at our disposal.”
Malitus muttered, “Thank you, Ralta, I know who he is.” He turned to the shorter officer on his right and muttered, “A bad end? Are there men dead up there, Quintus?”
The officer shrugged and waved at the messenger.
The youth nodded again, fast.
Malitus sighed loud. “I assigned Arminius to use his men in order to avoid these kinds of problems.”
Quintus’ brow furrowed, but his look grew intense. “Arminius is a veteran, even if he’s a mutt German. He’s the best horseman we have and his instincts are better than a hound’s.”
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