Page 10 - british year 1 book of stories

The Big Battle

500 years ago there were two kingdoms in the middle lands that disputed the fertile lands that
were close to their fiefs.

They talked at length about the matter, both among themselves and with counselors who sent the
matter. finally it was decided to have a conclave in a neutral place to reach an agreement.
Charles. “those lands have belonged to my family since early times”

Sergio: “Those lands have belonged to my family since early times”.

Charles: “I do not allow you to defame my family, which comes from an ancient, reputable and
noble lineage.”

Sergio:” The truth offends and is not easily accepted”.

Charles: “You do not leave me another alternative to clear my family's name and declare war on
you. You will pay dearly for your lies”.

Sergio: “So be it and that justice be imparted”.

Both retired to their fortresses and began to prepare their armies for the confrontation that would
take place in next date.

Charles's army was very numerous and was formed by physically powerful men: strong forts, but
at the same time rude and with little dexterity and intelligence and the one of Sergio was of smaller
dimensions and formed by professional soldiers, more agile and fast and skilled in the handling of
arms and strategies of war.

Charles was confident in his strength. He thought that he would be so easy and simple when three
years ago he managed to defeat and dominate the unarmed peasants of the cold and rough lands
of the north.

The time went by between preparations and finally the day fixed for the contest arrived. the place
chosen was a green plain that smelled of fresh grass. you could hear and trill the birds flitting
through the area. Next to this place was a narrow gorge between two low rocks.

The day had dawned clear and clear, with a blue sky that presaged a great day, happy and witty.

The battle began and each adversary fought with honor with his weapons as best he could and
knew. He started dominating and Charles's army, taking advantage of his physical superiority and
that his forces were intact.

This setback was already considered by the army of Sergio, since his strategy was to take them to
the next gorge, in which with their skilled archers positioned on both flanks could easily end with
the opposing army. the events took place and after 3 hours, everything happened as Sergio's
generals had planned.

Sergio´s army managed to win. the look of place was scary. It looked like a cemetery of soldiers,
animals ... with weapons scattered everywhere. It was full of blood and wounded. the army of
Charles was severely punished in the battle and suffered a painful defeat, while the Sergius,
despite the casualties suffered, was exultant to recover the territories of their ancestors and
wounded pride.