The dawn light illuminated the temporary camp by the river. The deep forest wore a light snow garment, and gray tents circled a warm hearth. Wisps of smoke rose up, and the people, horses, and dogs in the camp all anticipated a breakfast. They gazed eagerly at the hearth until the most impatient dog suddenly began to bark an alarm.
"Awoo! Awoo! Awooo!..."
"Ah?! The dog barked? Is it... a wild animal or an enemy?"
"Damn it! Grab your weapons, prepare for battle!... It's the enemy! It's the rival tribes! They've emerged from the southern forest!!..."
"Mountain God! How did they get so close? Quick! Quick, grab the bow and arrow, shoot them quickly!..."
"This is an ambush, a premeditated ambush! They're coming from downwind!... The enemy has one, two, five, ten... Heavenly Divine! They have twenty warriors!"
"Archers take up bows! Cavalry mount up! The elderly, women shoot arrows from behind the tents! Warriors follow me to face the enemy!"
"Whoosh!... Whoosh!..."
