Hannibal's Foe - Retail Sample

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Historical Novel - Ancient Rome. Most people have heard the tale of Hannibal bringing his elephants over the Alps and giving the world's greatest army a damn good thrashing in their own country. This is the often overlooked story of the man who beat him. This first part of the trilogy deals with the then teenager's entrance into the army as an officer and is told through the eyes of his second in command who had been his teacher and mentor since childhood.

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Vocal Characteristics

Language

English

Voice Age

Middle Aged (35-54)

Accents

British (General) French (General)

Transcript

Note: Transcripts are generated using speech recognition software and may contain errors.
we work Before dawn, as the sun's first rays broke over the rolling hills, we were marching west, seeking Hannibal's forces. The mood in the ranks was bright. Many of the men joked with their fellow cavalrymen, Be there Roman nor goal, our termer now reinforced by Lyly ***** replacements tow a full three term. I made a proper regard for the army. In less than an hour, the village has crested a small hill and cited Katha Ginny in heavy cavalry. Approaching from across a small plane signifies signal the column to spread out to meet the enemy. Our reconnaissance in force had made contact. Skivvy Oh ordered Desi is to organise the men, Then Skip Eo alias and I went to the general for instructions. We had to wait as he issued orders to the centenarians. ****, you're Ian's and prefects and command of the VA Lita's Roman and Ally cavalry. While we waited, I examined the Catholic Gideon's arrayed across the field. I could see a single rider passing in front of the enemy ranks. His gestures. You seem to be encouraging them. I realised that the man must be Hannibal, Barca, God's, That's him, I said. in a low voice, Daisy s and Skippy Oh, followed my gaze. What we saw was a man dressed in flowing sand and gold coloured robes. A white cloth covered his helm, revealing only around spike at its peak, His face was olive skinned and his beard black as night. His teeth shone through the beard like a beacon as he spoke to his men. When he finished, you pulled back on his rains, causing his horse to rear. With his sword held aloft, he cut a dramatic figure. They seemed to enjoy. His speech said. This is I looked and saw the spears and swords of the Cathy Ginny ins held high overhead. We were too far to hear anything, but they looked impressive. He's brought them across a continent and threw an impossible range of mountains. I'd be impressed to. I said, Look there, that must be one of his brothers, Margo or Haste, Robel said. Skip Theo is another Rider approached Hannibal. The two figures conferred for a few minutes, Then the brother, if that was who he wass road toward the left of Hannibal's line to position himself with the calorie there. When General Skippy Oh finally noticed us. His face grew stern. ****, you're Ian's. You will remain on this hill and observe the battle. He looked toward the marching camp. You will guard the route back to the fort and provide a safe place for wounded men to retreat. You will not engage the enemy this day. You have to learn what battle is and how it is conducted through your observations. Ah, your orders. Clear Daiquiri and Skippy. Oh, advanced a step and said understood, Sir, We will guard the line of retreat, if I may, sir. May Jupiter God you this day. And you, son Generals gaze softened a bit. Gentlemen, May 4 Tunas Gays be upon you. Dismissed. We all saluted, turned and rejoined our men. They had formed mere yards from the command post, so the journey was short. We had an excellent view. As the holidays descended the small hill into the plain below. 7000 men moved forward, spreading into skirmish order. Each held a pile. Um, ready. The Gallic cavalry. Our allies formed a line behind the light infantry on the Roman cavalry, extended the line to the right. General Skip Theo and his staff rode the centre of the line. There was a motion Across the field is the Catholic. Jin Yin cavalry abruptly lowered their spears on DH, charged immediately, launching into a gallop and crossing the distance to the early days before they could lose even one very tum, the Carthaginian spears tasted Roman blood as they roll through the light infantry like a wave across a beach. Then the charge was through the valley tizen upon the Roman cavalry. An instant later, 2000 heavy cavalry had routed 7000 light infantry in mere seconds.