Riding fast and furiously, through all the urban villages'; and towns', the kinsmen, following with haste, in Ira's, pursuit.

The whole court was silenced, as the King stood before his men, overlooking the vast number of his people, that had gathered before his royal court. Looking down, across his kingdom, he addressed the nation. " Oh, goodly people, a desperate time has arisen, I call upon your service ". He said, as he looked into the crowd, pacing the terrace of his palace. " I live in fear, that the city of Ryon, will come in siege of our kingdom. As you know, all trading has ceased, leaving us in a vulnerable condition. I fear that the city of Ryon, will be feeling these ill-effects',too. They will come in pursuit of battle. Being that of a weaker kingdom; their needs', will push them here. I rule this kingdom, and I implore you, oh goodly people, take up your arms' against them and defend your land. It will be a matter of time, before the kingdom of Ryon, rein's down, war on us. So I call upon you, to uphold your oath towards, the king of your country ". He said, as he stood still, looking back out, across the crowd.

The errand boys', sent the king's message, along the rows' of men, that had lined the kings' court. Passing the kings' message, onto those, barely able to hear his speech.

They will be here, reining down war upon us. So I call upon you, to prepare yourself for a battle against their kingdom ". He said, interlocking his fingers', standing firm before his court.

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