King Leofric gazed down at the battle below him.
"They're pressing us hard, Sire," said Lord Edwin.
"Will the centre hold?" asked the king.
"Hard to say, Lord. They still have more men to commit. If our centre breaks, it'll all be over."
"Send down the cavalry," said King Leofric. "No, hold on, I'll lead them myself."
"Is that wise?"
"If we are to die today, then let it be said that we died fighting."
"Aye, Lord," replied Edwin.
"Come," the king continued, "let us die in the company of good men."
"I would have it no other way," said Edwin.
The horsemen of Weldwyn were clad in chainmail and armed with lances and sword. Leofric took up a position at their head, Lord Edwin beside him. He turned to face his men, his helmet removed to allow them to see his face.
"Men of Weldwyn," he
