Suddenly, Gjergj stands tall. He whistles. From every mountain pass, shepherds appear — not with swords, but with fyerje (wooden pipes) and burning torches.
Getafix the druid examines him. "He comes from a land far to the south-east, beyond Rome itself. A land of rugged mountains, eagles, and ancient hospitality."
The shepherds create a distraction while Asterix and Obelix charge the fortress. Obelix picks up the "Battering Ram of the Gods" and uses it like a toothpick to knock down the gates. Asterix punches every Roman from Shkodër to Durrës. Asterix And Obelix Me Titra Shqip
"Good enough for me!" shouts Obelix.
The Illyrian princes are freed. Caesar, watching from a hill, sighs. "I hate those Gauls. And now I hate those mountain people too. They're even more stubborn!" Suddenly, Gjergj stands tall
"In our land," says Gjergj, "we have a code: Besa . Word of honor. You helped me. Now hundreds help you."
Asterix smiles. "As we always say... the only thing better than a good fight is a good feast. And in Albanian, that's called gosti !" Getafix the druid examines him
The year is 50 BC. The little Gaulish village is, as usual, holding firm against the Romans. But today, something strange has happened. A small, leather boat has washed up on the beach near the village. Inside lies a wounded man wearing an unusual felt cap (a plis ) and carrying a double-headed eagle emblem.