If possible I want to send our wounded north, to
The Holy Land, and receive replacements before the deserts close."
75 With swift precision Thundering Dove's orders were carried out. Soon
in Fr and in Fo, two great fleets were being readied. "We have no
hope," Thundering Dove admitted, "of attacking and holding vast areas
of the enemy's territory. But we can make life miserable for him
by raiding, and that's what I intend to do.
76 We will split into two groups, land by Resistance and Justice,
capture every boat we can find, raid the villages around the cities,
then before their army can mass to meet us, we will withdraw, taking
our captives, our treasures, and HIS provisions with us!
77 Now, the enemy will think we have gone home, but in reality, only
the captured vessels will sail east. We will converge on Truth, go up
its rivers, raid its villages and withdraw. By then, they should be
going crazy. They may think it's a major invasion and draw some of
their troops home to protect them- selves."
78 "To go all that distance" complained Sorrowful Fox, "just to raid
some villages with those lovely harbors sitting there packed with ships
and supplies seems such a terrible waste! While you're at it, before
you raid the villages why don't you at least assault the harbors? Just
a quick sweep, take some old boats, sink them in the channels; a few
fire boats to make them smart for a while. If we're lucky the fires
might even spread into the cities and THAT would be a real joy"
79 "I KNEW," complimented Thundering Dove, "it was a good idea to bring
you along! That is EXCELLENT! It is precisely what we will do! It will
confuse them