Before sunset we saw the danger, since no help came.

Therefore we fought to save this place for thee." David looked them in the eyes.

"Ye were traitors," he said, "and for an example it was meet that ye should die.

But this that ye have done shall be told to all who fight to-morrow, and men will know why it is I pardon treachery.

Ye shall fight again, if need be, betwixt this hour and morning, and ye shall die, if need be.