With resources fading and support scarce, Vern leads Fenwin's men on a last ditch attempt to gain an edge in Vesop in a foray against a Greyfield force commanded by Prince Jorge on the east bank of the River Grey near the Torreson Casot School. Fenwin remains, injured, at Fort Rupert. Vern's 450 men face off against Prince Jorge and 670 men. Vern is ultimately victorious in battle, his Vesop woodsmen carrying the day against Jorge's militia force. Prince Jorge is captured but dies from a wound on the battlefield before ever being presented to Vern.