Probing, of course. It's normal.
Bain had already seen the key point. The outcome of a war wasn't decided by one or two minor skirmishes, but by the overall strength, strategic positioning, and commander's cunning of both sides.
Count John's little maneuvers were merely preparations for the coming great battle, an attempt to leverage the advantage of Odoche's walls to wage a war of attrition against Henry's army.
Bain had already taken this into account when formulating the battle plan. Moreover, the other Attendants and officers had also seen through it.
Just as John expected, the first battle would be the decisive one. There would be no protracted stalemate between him and Henry.
It would be a straightforward, head-on fight to decide the winner in a single stroke.
Based on what Bain currently knew, Lord Henry's army far surpassed Count John's in terms of training level, quality of equipment, and High Morale.
