Behind the Shadows

After the previous night's battle, the number of Tony's men was reduced quite a lot. It wasn't twenty percent, but even the slightest shortage was a big deal for them because they hadn't met the number needed from the start. Plus now it had to be reduced again. 

"Rhys's men have abilities that are still far above my men, plus their numbers are quite large. How can we go up against them?" asked Tony in the midst of his confusion after counting the remaining Rogues. 

"That's why I asked you to train your men the other day. To improve their skills so that they can fight the soldiers from the other camp. Not above them, but at least equal, Tony." Mat reminded him again about him asking Tony to train his men. 

"You only asked me a few days ago, and Rhys' army attacked immediately. So how was it possible to get equal combat knowledge with them?"