Fragments Chapter 13 Page 19

on screen charges towards their ranks. Thousands of slaves and soldiers attempting to overrun civilisation with only a small number of brave warriors holding them back.

He recants the lines of both the king and his general word for word: GIVE THEM NOTHING – BUT TAKE FROM THEM - EVERYTHING!

No matter how many times he watched it, he still anticipated the clash of the Persians on the shields of the Spartans and tenses his legs and back as the moment approaches. As they clash he watches with excitement as the Spartans push back the horde of marauders, his eyes trying to take in as much of the rich detail as possible.

He waits for the lines to bellow from the great king: “NO PRISONERS!” and then his