Marcus and the Slave. 12
Marcus was pacing, dawn was still an hour or so away, the men were ready and armed. They would reach the target just after dawn, if they left soon. They all wore cloaks, to conceal the armour most wore. As trained Legionaries, they would have no trouble dealing with the rabble defending the target.
Orders were given and they set off. They moved quickly and quietly, keeping off the roads to aid concealment. As the sun was cresting the horizon to their right,