Highlander's Sacrifice: A Scottish Medieval Historical Romance
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“Who is he?” Adaira asked in wonder.
“He is the heir tae the Montrose dynasty!” said Hamish. “That there is Rodric Montrose, and the fact that he has come out in direct command of his men doesnae bode well for yer brother’s command of this battle! But surely, look, he cannae be goin’ for a direct charge—that would be suicide!”
In the glen below, the Montrose horsemen, led by Rodric, had formed into a great wedge of cavalry, and they were charging straight toward the ranks of pikemen. The pikemen braced, the bitter points of their weapons facing the advancing horses in a wall of death. Even from here, Adaira could hear the roaring of the attackers, and she thought she could even hear Rodric Montrose’s voice, louder and deeper than the rest, as he led the charge.
“I can hardly bear tae watch,” Maudie whispered, covering her face with her hands. “It’s going tae be a slaughter.”
However, at the very last moment, Rodric gave another cry. With incredible swiftness, the cavalry peeled off into two lines, charging away from each other parallel to the lines of pikemen. Then Adaira saw what she had not noticed before. Advancing at a run behind the riders, there came a troop of men on foot, bearing swords and shields. They charged into the lines of pikemen while the horses, led by Rodric Montrose on the left-hand side, charged along the lines and engaged with the Strachan cavalry, preventing a flanking action.
The wind moaned mournfully across the glen as the roar of fighting men, the battle screams of horses, and the clashing of weapons filled the air. Adaira watched the tall figure of Rodric as he made his way through the battle. What is he doing? she wondered. Then she understood.
He was heading straight for Duncan.
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