Dame Beverly Fitzwilliam rode at the head of the small cavalry detachment.
"You know what we have to do?" asked Dame Hayley.
The redhead turned her attention to the ranger. "Of course, Gerald's instructions were very clear; we are to avoid any direct contact with the enemy cavalry."
"Surely we should attack them?" asked Hayley.
"We would be overwhelmed. Gerald knows the enemy horse is the biggest threat to Leofric. He hopes to draw them away. While the enemy is busy attacking our troops, we'll break through the line and flank their foot."
"Are you sure this is going to work?"
"Nothing is ever sure in war, Hayley. We must stick to the plan until contact."
"And then?"
"Then we improvise," Beverly replied. "Remember, we're most effective against their footmen. If we can get among them
