A Sacred Covenant(8)

"The loss of the Western territories is not entirely your fault, Gills." Lord Hanno VII, who had been listening to these arguments, said, "Our first task now is to drive out the Imperial forces that lie to the west of Trant Fort."
"I cannot sit idly by while Andal's lackeys wreak havoc on the lands of the kingdom, killing my people..."
"Tomorrow, on the plains of Palan, show those men of the Andal Empire. Lotland is not to be bullied."

"Said Hanno VII, rising and leaving the tent, accompanied by his retinues, leaving the Dukes behind...
When the meeting was over, Lord Ashetra, accompanied by his nobles and some of his best knights, made his way to his tent. "You should know, Lord Ashetra, that it is unwise to fight the Andals on the plains." A count whose hair was almost gone went to Ashetra's side. "I hate to admit it, but the Andals have so many knights that the plains of Palan, which we know better, are not good for us to fight on."