The last of the camels finally entered the bend in the road.
Eric gripped Guy's shoulder and said in a low voice, "Go tell Count Evler it's time. Tell them that after the charge, they are not to pursue. Do not pursue."
A moment later, a deep rumbling told Eric that the Knights of Normandy had mounted up and were now descending the mountain at full speed, heading for the edge of the valley.
Norman Knights were slightly different from other Frank Knights. Their equipment was typically lighter, giving them high mobility and allowing them to charge and change formation quickly.
This also made them better suited for ambushes than other Frank Knights. They would crouch low, hugging their horses' necks to avoid being seen by the enemy on the road, thus preserving the element of surprise for as long as possible.
That was why the Norman Knights were at the forefront to launch the first wave of the charge, with the Frank Knights and German knights following up with the second wave.
