A Sacred Covenant(7)

"I have been on the frontier, and I know how the Andalish people are," Lord Raon said, looking gravely at the White Dragon with a look that seemed to shoot Giles through. "Throwing soldiers into the field will only cause senseless casualties. We cannot afford it!"
"We must seek the chance to strike them with a deadly blow."
"By then, it will be too late for the people of the kingdom to bear." "Enemies don't know how to blot. They will find me. I don't want to be a coward."

"I do not agree with Lord Raeon, but it would be wrong to attack so hastily, Lord White Dragon." To Marshal Ashetra, who had the greatest say in military matters, "You are in such a hurry to attack that you want to atone for your mistake."
The White Dragon Gong, who was thinking of arguing, froze for a moment, then sat down with his head buried and did not speak again.