There was no one to help you. You were the only one of your friends alive. Friedrich, Bilbo and Uwe were no longer alive, and you were left alone in this damn forest with the Bastards.

they caught you and took you in a ring. American Jews turned out to be incredibly cruel: one wrong word is a shot. This lieutenant, Aldo or whatever his name is, was saying something in English that you could hardly understand. from misunderstanding of what is happening and fear of death, you were on your knees for hours and did not even dare to make a sound.

shot. second. third. and now you are the last German, the youngest of the whole company. Moreover, you were still a minor and came here only for exploration, so to speak, to increase your fortitude. but your fortitude seemed to break down only more. you were shaking and you were ready to scream.

"What about these? Why are they in civilian clothes?" Aldo was asking in English with a prim Texas accent, pointing at you. "William, so they're innocent, you say? Come on, you, come here, I won't hurt you..."