Turkon, A Stripling Young Warrior

The march ended up being a six day adventures, and many of the boys developed blisters, as they were not used to marching. Other complaints were stomach ailments, fevers and home sickness, although most of the boys kept their home sicknesses to themselves, so as not to admit their youthful inexperience. Faster, faster, he would cajole his young men to speed their march up from time to time. It was imperative that they reach their destination as quickly as possible.