The Lost Knights

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William Speir. The Lost Knights

The Lost Knights

The Lost Knights

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Book Four of the

Knights of the Saltire Series

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“Hail, Rome!” his officers and Principals responded, raising their cups and taking their last drink of the evening.

Gaius Valerius grasped the forearm of each of his officers and Principals as they filed out of the hall to check on their men. This was another tradition of his, and it signified his being one with his troops. This simple gesture helped strengthen the loyalty he and his subordinates felt toward each other. Titus Aurelius was the last to leave the gathering, and Gaius Valerius and he grasped each other’s arm and nodded to each other. They had served together for many years and respected each other. Gaius Valerius let go of Titus Aurelius’ arm and slapped his second-in-command on the back as he left. It has been a good dinner, and as the servants came in to clean up, he retired to his tent to get a few hours of sleep before dawn.

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