There once was a great war, and ere it ended, many were cut down in the flower of their youth and met death before their time.
But the war ended, and the great armies disbanded and the soldiers returned to their homes. Three such soldiers traveled a long road together, for they came from the same town, and for many days did they journey.
Yet through an ill chance, having long avoided the dangers of war and death, Death nevertheless met them on that long road from war, and claimed their lives unto himself.

