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Creative Writing: All Quiet On The Western Front

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Q: What makes you think you are a good military leader? What are your greatest achievements in battle?
Conrad: Just after Guy’s failure at Hattin, I protected the city of Tyre from the forces of Saladin(Brittanica).
Guy: And you did refused me entry into Tyre. I thought we were on the same side.
Conrad: I didn’t want you to lose that too.
Guy: Whatever. I moved on to boldly siege Acre and took Saladin “completely by surprise”(Britannica).

Q: Guy, I heard you made a promise to Saladin following your release after your capture at the Battle of Hattin? How have you fulfilled your promise? By marching to Tyre and starting another battle towards Muslims?
Conrad: How unfaithful.
Guy: Yes, to ensure my release, I did knowingly lie against Saladin to let me go(Philips 142). I did not mean to lie, but the devotion I have to protect my people is greater to than what I have to Saladin. Also my vow to my wife is to not leave her alone for one minute. …show more content…

Can you not ignore the fact I am your brother-in-law?
Guy: You son of *****. You try to gain my throne and now you are blaming me for not obeying the principle of family? Love and trust and support for no reason? YOU SON…
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