Boyce was told by Cavander that Mingo, Bix and several others had gone to the square.
"They were afraid for their people, my Lord. They couldn't wait for you!"
For a moment, Boyce was angered. Lloyd, as well, especially when they found out that those men had taken with them the new electrophore-laser weapons, issued to them.
"I suppose this changes our plans somewhat!" Lloyd stated.
"It does but we'll have to go with it, now." Boyce replied as they made their way to the viewing den. "I sent Cavander to keep them from using their weapons too soon, in case something goes wrong and helps Orren's army to prepare itself for our attack. I just pray that he gets to them quickly."
"That was a wise precaution!" Lloyd praised Boyce's tactical handling of this little inconvenience.
They entered the viewing den and Boyce opened the cabinet and its secret space, revealing their treasure of armour and weapons.
They donned their armour and set their weapons in their respective holsters. Their laser rifles were strapped onto their right legs, the hand guns on their right hip belts and their sabres were hanging on their left side. They were ready for battle and they quickly made their way down tot he rear base of Bimini Hill where Tellis was keeping watch on the eagles.
Tellis was not surprised with their requests for him to prepare the birds for immediate flight. He didn't ask any questions or said a word. He did what he was told and he waited for further orders.
The saddle harnesses were quickly but effectively put on the eagles and Boyce ordered Tellis to go to the passages and order all those inside to attack the army and the guards near the centre of the city.