He stared hard into the smoke at the end of the corridor,desperately trying to make out the silhouettes that moved within. At this point the corridor was perhaps five metres wide and the enemy, if that is what they were, would be able to take full advantage of their superior numbers. Only the two Backer brothers- Steffan and the giant Matteus-remained of Engleman's small command. The Assault Troop had originally numberedten, but the fighting in the last few hours had been hard and brutal. All was silent. The shadows in the smoke continued to move forward. Engelman waited to be sure...a second later he had his answer. The lean outlines of the Pteravores were unmistakeable. His heart sank and he swore under his breath. "Damn it!" Turning he gestured with a simple hand command to the two brot