Chapter 7, The Walls of Babylon Summary

Babylon is under siege by the Assyrians. The bulk of the Babylonian army is away to the East fighting the Elamites. Banzar, an older warrior left behind in the city, stands on the walls of the city watching the attacking forces below. As he watches several townspeople approach him and ask Banzar if he thinks the city walls will hold back the invading army. Banzar tells the merchant that the walls are strong and will hold. A woman approaches Banzar next and asks him the same question. Banzar again tells the woman that the walls are strong and to stay safely hidden behind them. A small girl approaches Banzar to ask if the city walls will keep her and her family safe from the Assyrians. Banzar tells the girl to tell her family that the...