At Anoon's suggestion of offing Lord Bernard, Ser Robert felt torn between duty and survival, oscillating like a pendulum amidst the two extremities.
Of course, the man wanted to live like any other.
But at the same time, as a military commander, he felt personally responsible for much of the events of today.
So how could he live with himself if he committed such a treasonous act to save his own skin? It felt too cowardly and shameful.
Hence the man could only stare blankly at the target with a thumping heart but an empty mind, unable to choose.
While sensing his reluctance, Anoon was there to chime his ultimatum, "Well whatever you are going to choose, choose quickly. Because I am jumping."
Time was running out quickly and Anoon had no intention of overstaying his welcome. Thus even as he spoke, he was seen deftly taking off his armor, ready to swim towards Phyrros Island and surrender to Alexander's garrison there, without or without Lord Bernard's head.
