![]() Food is passed out, and Drenis complains that the Romans keep the good meat for themselves while giving the Thracians bones and guts. A Thracian named Drenis complains about the Romans being late.īoth armies set up camp for the night. The Getae retreat, disappearing into the night. A Getae warrior attempts to fire an arrow at our protagonist, but he throws his sword at him just in time. The Elder is eventually killed after slaying several Getae. One warrior demands to know where the Romans are. The Thracian army furiously battles the Getae in the snowy mountains. Sura declares, "Kill them all." He joins the rest of the Thracian army. As a token to remember him by, he ties a ribbon around her right thigh. He declares that he gave his word that he would fight. ![]() He assures her that it was just a dream the Getae worship wolves, not snakes. She is afraid this means he will die in the war. She had a dream that he was kneeling before a red serpent, his life draining away. ![]() The Thracian walks up and asks what is wrong. The next morning, Sura worriedly paces outside. He solemnly promises that after this war, he will give up the sword and raise crops, goats, and children with her. He and his comrades leave at first light. The Thracian returns to his home and tells his wife Sura the news. ![]()
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