The five hundred men small square formation of Robert's brigade was solemn and silent, save for a scar-faced sergeant with a halberd pacing the ranks, sternly repeating military regulations:
"He who looks around in the presence of the enemy, execute!"
"He who makes noise in the presence of the enemy, execute!"
"He who fires without command, execute!"
"He who advances or retreats alone, execute!"
"He who has vermillion streaks on his back, execute!"
By Colonel Robert's side stood a military police sergeant with fierce eyes, holding a short bow, armed with vermillion arrows.
