Knight Huno quickly devoured the grapes and bread in his hands, then tried to struggle toward the table to grab more food.
But he was hauled to his feet by two Senior Infantrymen, carried away, and taken back to the military camp.
Bain watched Henry's departing figure, a puzzled look on his face. He couldn't help but ask, "My lord, why didn't you torture that Knight or try to tempt him with wealth and status? Will we be able to get the intelligence we want this way?"
Henry turned back to look at Bain and said slowly, "Bain, if we used torture or simple temptations, he might become even more resolute in his silence. But if we act as if we don't care, it might have an unexpected, wonderful effect.
Just because he won't talk, does that mean we won't fight? Of course not. We're still going to fight. His life is in my hands. Whether he lives or dies depends entirely on my mood. It's perfectly normal for a noble to die on the battlefield."
