6
Entrapped
The squad, tied hand and foot into their saddles, rode single-file under the direction of their captors, toward the divisional headquarters, Raedrick had no doubt. He rode at the rear of the column, and could only see the back of the man in front of him - Laremy - and the guards who rode on either side of them.
So this was it. This was what came from doing the right thing, refusing an unconscionable order, being true to his conscience. In spite of his best efforts, he had, in fact, only led his men to the gallows.
Had he been alone, Raedrick thought certain he would break down in tears at the injustice of it all.
But he was not alone. Even if they were only going to their graves, his men looked to him and he had to be strong, to remain true to principle. That was what they
