Tale Of Sarna The Shield Warrior First United Army

The Tribunal - Mitch & Liz

Terrence was lost even with his help and information, he still didn't understand it all. Boyd saw their confusion, I know it's hard to understand. Just listen stand when they ask. Terrence said we are in an empty room, just a few people moving around. Yes, Terrence, they are getting the room ready, remember they'll be four judges, Durn will prosecute.  You'll have a JAG officer presently. Morning Terrence Boyd and the rest. I'm your JAG my name isn't needed. All rise!

Boyd said everyone stand. Terrence stood thinking a must speak, this is all farce. Treason Murder my ass. Major, Durn, the Charges, please? Yes, Mam, your Honor, Treason, not recognizing the Lawful Government, Murder killing Republic Soldiers.

Durn, I presume they killed said, soldiers, while fighting? Yes, your Honor. I think, and I believe my fellow Judges will agree, the charge of Murder be dropped. Looking at the rest. They nodded, the murder charge is dropped. Durn, you may start. Please be seated. Terrence said I wish to speak!
I'll not have such outbursts! JAG instruct him to be quiet! Terrence looked at her, I said I wish to speak not later now! Colonel, you are trying patience. Please wait, I'll hear you out before your JAG gives his opening statement. Terrence sat, yesum I'll wait. Thinking she may just listen. Durn paced, Treason these insurgents, have fought us, not laid down arms. Gone against the True Government, not excepting our right to The United States!

We are the true and only Government, not once have these people welcomed us home! Only attacking and killing The Republic! They're now attacking Savannah as we put them on trial! The temporary Home of our Government. Refusing to tell where Sarna is, if that lady with them is Sarna!
I ask no I demand the full punishment death by hanging! Thank you as he sat down. Colonel, you may speak, I must say to watch what you say, it can be used against you.

Terrence stood nodded at them, thank, you, your honor, looks like General. Treason you say, Durn!
Well, far, as I know, at no time did you all say hi.
We'd like to come and live here, we left long ago.
We want to be a part of this land. No you all came in threaten ta kill us all! Ifin we didn't let ya! March in killin takin our Land! Not once did anyone say, We are The Republic! We are back. So we did what was right defend ourselves nothing more. You claim you announced who you were.
You did not! Oh hell! I'm done ya haven't even listened! JAG whatever, you can talk now!

Boyd nudged Terrence, don't get too loud. They heard. I'm sorry, they are already set how its going to go. Except maybe the Head Judge she is listening. Panel, your honors. I've signed after action reports. From two men, that were at our first landings. Both are here in Columbia. It seems Durn has put them on his witness list. Durn, I hope you haven't told them say anything contrary to those reports. Treason, well, that is a harsh word.
For ones that believe they're defending themselves from an unknown force.

It seems, that to them we have pushed them from their homes friends families. Killed those that surrendered. Offered nothing but, hard times.
How could they not feel as they do? Your Honors these charges should be dropped. They should be kept as prisoners till the war's end. Thank you.

Major, you may call your first witness.

Durn said I call Private Rivers. As Rivers sat down.
Durn said, just relax Rivers, name, and rank for the Tribunal, please. Yes, Sir, Private Joe Rivers Second Infantry. I see you were part of the group, may I say the only survivor at Myrtles. Your Honor, could Durn please ask a question. Not statements. Major, yes please ask a question.

Rivers was it a surprise attack on you and your group? We didn't know it was coming. The leader I guess kicked the white flag over, killed our Captain. Arrows started coming at us. Next thing I know, I'm sent back boat overfilled. So you are saying they attacked first? Yes, but. No further questions. Thank you Rivers.

Terrence shook his head, lies all lies! Colonel, I've told you, to stay quiet! Yesum sorry your Honor.
Durn said you can step down, Rivers. No, I have a few questions, Durn! Go right ahead I'm sorry Sir.

Rivers I'm going to read from your statement you gave me and the report. Then you can tell me why it differs. Captain Collen, you said gave them two days to surrender or all would die! Correct Rivers?
Why I didn't hear you say that Rivers. Well, Sir, he didn't ask, I don't think, I wanted to go on. He stopped me. Well, what about the after action report. Let's see, you said it was fine until Collen told them they were all going to die. Durn shouted is there a question! Question, Rivers, so was it truly a surprise attack on you at that beach? Now think about your statement and, report. Before you answer.

It may have took us by surprise, we should of expected it. Telling them that they all would die.
Just a couple more, questions we'll be done.
Rivers were they friendly at first? Yes, Sir sure they were ready to defend themselves, I'd done the same not knowing what was going on. So, they were friendly ready if need be correct? Yes, Sir.

Rivers, you were left alive why? Now, remember I've read the report. I forget the wording but, I'll tell you what the meaning was. They said to tell my leaders, that they wouldn't cower down to us, they would die fighting. That's best way to put it.
One, more Rivers, were you told not to bring this up, anyway? He looked over at Durn then the Panel back at the JAG, yes, they told me, Durn did,
I'd die with the food. Rivers they told you to lie, why even speak then? I'll not die a coward, nor lie about what happened. Are we even right doing what we are doing?  Thank you, Rivers that is all.

Durn shouted I want that removed from the record! He has no proof, I said that other than liers talk! So, Major what he said while you questioned him was the truth, the rest lies? Well, Major, tell me and the Panel! I'm not sure Mam, your Honor.
It won't be removed, do you have any other witnesses? I'll not call anymore for now.

Your Honor, I wish the charges dropped against these soldiers, hold them as prisoners till such time that the hostilities end. Do you not wish to call any witnesses? No, Mam, I've shown what happened. I'll turn those reports over to the panel.
Very well, we'll look these over and think on it.
Break till further notice.

                                Mitch & Liz

Captain Howard you in here? Sargent! Don't sneak up on me! Yes, another Ranger Carolina is with me.
Rest of the Platoon here? Yes, Cap as she entered can I give them a short break out of the wind inside? Yes, Sargent ten minutes we have to go, Mitch you ready? You know where they are. Yesum ten minutes a do me fine. What makes you all so special? Care to tell him, Sargent. Sure Cap, it's an improved Spencer, see as she pulled it from her slicker. It fires a thirty-six caliber metallic bullet.
Not the twenty-two as before, it uses the pistol round.
Long scope as you see. Take out a target well over six hundred yards. We specialize in the long-distance kill. We also carry the Spencer carbine on our saddle for normal fighting.

Damn, armed ta kill, like ta have one myself. Best check my horse over, you all relax a bit. I'm in no real hurry, time this out right miss the patrols.

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