CHAPTER ONE
Just like Samuel jaga and the lots before him,the knights of Columbus had had their fair share of the taste of dreadful wars. Their service to their kingdom knew no boundary,they would lay down their lives a second time if they had to. One would beg to wonder what spirit had inspired this sort of loyalty and bravery among the knights of Columbus' army. Was it the kindness of their beloved sire who was also dreadful in his ways of leadership but compassionate in his love for his people that propelled them to this act of bravery and courage or was it that he would in turn do the same for them any day and anytime? No one knew.
Still in the heat of battle,eight moons had passed since they arrived at their camp site miles away from their enemies territory.The first battle felt like a win win for both sides but not without causaulties.The wounded had to be treated and the fallen laid to rest.The brave men gathered around their fire,now almost burning out, telling war stories and discussing the war as it goes.
"Commander jaga,the fierceness and anger in your eyes is enough to slay our foes without the swing of our swords..."he chuckled "You are a great man indeed" he poked the fire gently
"Slade my friend,ones anger and fierceness cannot intimidate our counterparts nor can it strike fear into their hearts.we will March together against them with courage in our hearts,dread in our eyes,a song in our mouth and rum in our bellies"
The soldiers laughed,raising their cups and drinking to it
"But what best way can a soldier die in battle? If not as a hero of his state,struck down by his foe or his life taken by his own sword by his own hands"
"Ayii"they chorused raising their cups once more
"Well spoken my dear Friend,and of course we all know that a man like Steven as he has said will in true fact take his own life than allow his foe strike him down,I believe this is his own philosophy"
"Oh yes,sergeant Decarous,that is my philosophy indeed" he boasted a Little
"A Little man with such big words,sergeant Steven our mighty man of valor,without doubt these are the ones who flee desperately in the heat of the battle.But nevertheless your wise words inspire us all" he smiled a Little
"Oh damn you Billie shaem,I take that not as a compliment but as an insult. Indeed a mighty man of valor I am and a mighty man I shall remain.whoever disagrees with me can lick my buttocks for all I care"he grinned
The soldiers bust into laughter again.
There was no boundary to these soldiers sarcasm but nonetheless the reality of the threat the war posed to their Lives,they never forgot.
"Commander jaga,the grand Commander calls for you"
"Oh yes,on my way. Ok boys,keep the fire burning,I will be right back."he walked away
Opens the tent gently" Grand Commander,you called"
"Excuse us."he sent the stewards away.
Puts his hands on jaga's shoulder walking him to the table"Sammie boy,your formalities never seem to amaze me.You act like a stranger sometimes,mom didnt bring us up like this. she wouldn't be Happy,u know?"
"Brother,it is only fair that your subjects address you for who you are, family or no family"he smiled
He smiled too"You will never seem to amaze me little brother,however that is not why I called for you"they both sat down
"So why did you send for me grand Commander?" He smiled again knowing he's brother was tired of hearing him call him that name
The grand Commander gave him a look that said"you better cut it out"then he returned the smile
