"This..."
"They're talking about... they're talking about Southampton City. They mean the two gates of Southampton City. We're responsible for operating the catapults to attack one of them, but after several days, we've made no progress.
So a lot of them are getting anxious." The short man gave an awkward laugh and explained.
"Oh, I see. It's true, the weather has been bad these past few days, and with the high tides, this siege is proving to be a tough fight."
"Tell me about it. And who knows how long this will drag on."
"Is everyone that anxious to get back to their villages?"
"Of course. All the young men from the villages were drafted. Planting season is coming soon, and the villages can't manage without them.
It doesn't matter much to me. I can't help much even if I go back. The bit of land at home can barely feed an extra mouth as it is." The short man sighed.
