"Three of them," the Vizier continued, "were women."
Louder cheers.
"The other three were old men over seventy."
Immense enthusiasm.
"This determined hacker-through," the Vizier continued, as another giant stood forth, "shot an unarmed priest."
More enthusiasm.
"And," added the Vizier, "burned his temple."
Amid the plaudits of the flower of the Stale the monarch affixed the cherished tokens to the heroes' breasts. "My Braves!" he exclaimed. "In the name of the Fatherland I thank you."
Another warrior stepped out and saluted.
"And what, my friend," asked the monarch, "did you do?"