The line of Weldwyn troops marched past, led by a contingent of horse.
"A fine body of troops," offered Jack Marlowe.
"Indeed," agreed Prince Alric, "but I wish we had more cavalry."
"Foot soldiers are more useful in a siege, Highness," the cavalier reminded him.
"True, but nothing is quite as splendid as armoured horsemen; they"re the finest troops in our army."
"I"m surprised your father let you have them," mused Jack. "After all, he wasn"t too keen on the idea of sending Weldwyn troops into Merceria in the first place, as I recall."
"Nonsense," said Alric. "He already sent the volunteers to help, why not send more?"
Jack looked at the young prince carefully, "Surely it was a little more difficult than simply asking?"
Alric grinned, "You know my father well. Yes, it took quite a
