As the train slowed to allow the pioneers to dismount and clear the debris on the tracks, the woods exploded with rifle fire which was swiftly returned by the Dominion troops.
But suddenly, the fire stopped as a tall priest strode out of the woods to stand between the two sides and call for peace and a parley. Reluctantly, the firing stopped and the leaders on both sides stepped forward.
"Major! The Dominion has promised supplies and medicines to these tribes to make up for the loss of so many of their hunting grounds which have been given to farmers, but these promises have not been fulfilled and the villages are hungry and are suffering from the Dreaded Lurgy!" "That is why these men are so angry."
"Father, it is true that the supplies are late but we have the stores here and it was our mission to deliver them, They may take them now if they wish or come with us to the Station."
And so a new rebellion was avoided.
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