title: The Seaforth World Naval Review 2018
author: Conrad Waters
description: <b>CONRAD WATERS</b>, a barrister by training and a banker by profession, has had a lifelong interest in modern navies.
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  # **CHAPTER 20**
  
  ### **Telemark**
  
  "I've seen better harbors," said Manfred, surveying the ships pulled up on the
  shingle. "Actually, I've seen better fishing harbors."
  
  "The rate Telemark is expanding, it'll soon have all of those, too. And other
  deepwater ports. Stavager and Áslo. Besides, Skien is a good port, apparently.
  Why they chose to land us here is anyone's guess."
  
  "To make things awkward for us," said Erik. "The Emperor is sending the
  knights to remind them what heavy cavalry looks like, and they're reminding us
  how difficult landing them can be. It's a game of sorts." He pointed to the
  cluster of old men who had come to escort them. "Every one of them is
  crippled, Manfred. You can bet they're mere lowly franklins, too, by their
  gear. Vortenbras is toying with you. He's saying that this delegation isn't
  worth guarding. Learn, Manfred. I wish Francesca was here to teach you all of
  this