Summary Of Badora's Short Story: The Cold War

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Angaros carried Gwladys away from the battlefield until his leg threatened to give out on him. He found a secluded spot and laid her gently on the ground, then he plopped down beside her. Badora laid down their weapons and examined Gwladys, she felt big bump on the back of her head. “She's got a pretty good lump, but its pointed outward, that's a good sign. Now let me take a look at your leg.” Badora saw the cut was deep, it looked pretty clean, but she pulled out her flask and dumped some over the cut. Angaros grimaced, but he didn't complain, he knew it was necessary. Badora pulled a hooked needle and a special plant fiber used for suturing out of her knapsack. Angaros didn't cry out at all as Badora stitched him together, when she was …show more content…

You told me that those in control of these portals, might not let you through. If you go to them and they refuse you, what then?” “I don't know Gwladys, I guess I'll have to find a way to force them to let me through, whether they want to or not.” “The giants are dead and right now you're next in line to command the Cohorts, but that only stands if you hustle back to base, before someone else establishes themselves in your place. If you have to force your way through the portal, wouldn't it be easier with an armed force at your beck and call?” Angaros said, “Perhaps, but I've got to get through one of those portals soon, I've been stuck here way too long already. It will take time to bring the Cohorts around to my way of thinking. Gwladys said, “I understand your urgency, but better a delay than to never get through. Am I right?” Angaros said, “I don't know Gwladys, I need to at least check out the portals, even if I don't announce my intention to pass through one of