The old coachman happened to be an Illyrian, so there was not much communication barrier. Out of concern for these people who were about to become reserve tribe members, he explained seriously, "Initially, according to the tribe's decree, punishment was meted out to those involved in brawls, usually in the form of public caning.
However, this decree didn't have much effect. The hatred between both sides was too deep, and the fights did not decrease. Later, the leader specifically formulated a law for them: those who initiated conflicts would have their food supply reduced, leaving them hungry, and they would also have to complete more work. Most importantly, their time to become official tribe members would be extended...
