[ Apparently this sort of knight doesn't care to be reminded of his words. Nor does Stratos care for being swatted like an impertinent child, so for now he lowers his head and accepts the constraint. ]

Perhaps eight thousand legionnaires in this province. [ Habitually underestimated, but for a moment there's something wistful in his voice. The Legion's suffered since he was a child; they're genuinely overstretched, have been most of his life. ] We have neither dealings nor conflict with this warlord you fight. I'm almost curious to know how he has offended you.