Chapter 31 - The Two-fold Plan
Pratima paces back and forth as the others stand around a table, the battle over now. William thinks, It’s a matter of figuring out what comes next. He watches as she strides. First two steps in one direction, then two in the other.
Pratima takes stock of the field before the compound building. “How many casualties?”
“Only Jatin has been seriously wounded, on our side,” Abha motions over to rows of people lying on the ground being cared for, by the walking wounded. Ambulatory, as Pratima has classed those on their side who tend to the prisoners. White bandages on nearly every prone body. The tusker sits nearby, rocking gently. Her trunk reaches down, touching the mahout gently.
“We have to plan to meet the fighters Raakhi’s sent. Her brother’s coming to t
