The men are busy preparing weapons, cutting nocks into arrows, sharpening swords. Their leader will hang at dawn unless they can rescue him from the king's men.
[Better.]
The women of the camp prepare food for that evening's meal, or make repairs to damaged clothing. The whole camp is alive with activity and anticipation....
[Still not me.]
...of the struggle to come. Their reputation is growing, their numbers swell daily, but all may be lost if their leader is executed.
He steps back into his shelter, reaching for his sword, before turning and preparing to enter the camp.
[Think woodland.]
