The Knight in Dented Armor Gets A Letter

One day in the middle of spring, the Knight in Dented Armor got a letter from the king over all the land. He spoke of the grave tragedy that had befallen (love that word) the men at the front lines. He told the Knight in Dented Armor that he was needed but the battle was much more terrible then they first anticipated. The Knight wept for those who had fallen, but rejoiced that he was finally called to serve. He read and read the letter until his heart ached and at the bottom of it was written this simple message: 

Be ready by August 13th.