25. Sister to an army

My brother went to war today. They all decided to go together. There are only a handful of boys left in the city. A few are sick. A few chose not to go. Even little David went. He only just reached his twelfth year. Mother says we will see them again. I am not as certain, but I hope she is right. They have gone to defend our freedom. Father tried to stop Benjamin, but Benji said God would protect him. They all kept saying that. I hope they are right. Otherwise there will be no one for me to marry.