He was 26 when it happened. He did love war. When everyone else saw the odds and wanted to surrender it was Ignatius who talked the commander into resisting. Cannon balls flew during the battle and one of them passed through Ignatius’ legs. One leg shattered and the other was badly injured. Near death and…
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