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Your men meet you by the east gate. Immediately you can sense they are all tough, grizzled men; likely veterans of the Dragoons. Leading them are two Cornets, one a young bespectacled man who fidgets constantly on his horse, and the other a flamboyant looking fellow with an incredible mustache and an immaculately cared-for uniform. They introduce themselves as Cornet Doukos and Cornet Tornikes. The latter spurs his horse closer to you and, with a twirl of his mustache, leans towards your ear to speak.

"Captain Philolakes believes the mission towards Istrus to be of the utmost importance. However, with the change of circumstances he has decided to pursue a more aggressive doctrine in dealing with the enemy. He requests you rendezvous with your picket stationed at the bridge, forfeit the position, and take that force to confront the enemy spotted near Istrus. The Captain will reroute patrols in the area to cover your absence."