“I haven't seen anything, not a soul in the whole of the village. You want me to have a look around and make sure all is well?” Vika was brave and wanted to be the first in battle if there was any to be had. “Fine but take someone with you. Better to improve your chances,” I ordered. Vika looked about and focused his gaze on the boy. “Tibor, get your scrawny a*s over here.” Tibor moved quickly to the front of the formation, his head bobbing up and down as he ran with bent knees. “You keep your gaze to the right, I will look forward and left. Do you understand?” “I understand,” replied Tibor. “Right then, follow me. Stay low and don't make a f*****g sound or it will be the last sound you make.” The pair threw their hooded tunics over their heads to conceal their silhouettes in the darkn

