"Now listen," said the General into mid-air, not bothering to look their way. "The King’s inspector, His Eminence the Baru of Shamash at Nineveh, arrived here in camp last night. He came in secrecy to take omens of our success, bless the camp, and examine the state of our souls." The General frowned. "He has brought you your Names from the capital. I know that you two fine soldiers are going to make a dignified, pious impression on His Eminence. Understood?"