The guide let out a sigh of relief when he realized he wasn't about to be silenced, and his expression relaxed.
With his head lowered, he answered respectfully, "For a grand victory like Batu's, Batu can do whatever he pleases with the defeated. He can kill all men taller than the wheel, take all the beautiful women, and distribute livestock, gold and silver, commoners, and slaves as he wishes to reward the brave warriors and nobles who contributed, along with granting them access to the pastures."
The guide added, "Children who are too young to remember anything can be brought into the yurts to be raised. But those old enough to remember cannot be kept."
Colonel Seber burst into hearty laughter.
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