What Remains of Honor

So Frightened Men Preserve Order

Imperial troops surround Maximilien during a stormy night as he tries to move his group to higher ground, and the rebel leaders watch from a distance without stepping in. The soldiers close in through the wind and rain while Laurent stands with the others, unable to look at Maximilien as the arrest begins. Maximilien sees that no help is coming and lowers his weapon without speaking. The troops move forward, tie his hands together, and pull him away from the ridge. Laurent turns aside as Maximilien is pushed through the mud toward the waiting transport. The storm grows stronger as the group forms around him. Maximilien is taken away under heavy guard while the rebels remain frozen in place.