Part Two

BATTLE

The Battle for Burton Bridge.

'Let her go,' screamed the Sergeant.

Released by a tug on the securing hook's chain,

the arm swung up and over

the loaded net flying out in a wider arc from its end.

As it passed above the pivot,

one of its ropes detached itself

and the barrel was launched

towards the bridge below.

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Jack is given a horse to ride and ordered to carry the Baron's banner

as the host of mounted knights lined up

for the coming battle.

"Jack had never heard a sound like that

in all his life.

Nor had his little horse."

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For the final instalment, please click 'Part Three Cometh the Demon' below.