"Men do not relish the shield wall. They do not rush to death's embrace. You look ahead and see the overlapping shields, the helmets, the glint of axes...

All you need to know, boy," Finan growled, "is that Lord Uhtred's side is the one that wins.
All you need to know, boy," Finan growled, "is that Lord Uhtred's side is the one that wins.
