[AAAAAANNND this is Engagement, 16 unnumbered + 14 numbered = 30 chapters, gosh this threads]
I do not find the crowded action scenes to be bad at all, it gives a sense of confusion and frenzy, like in a real battle, at least I imagine. Poor Casca, I expected Judeau to throw some of his knives to the paws of the enemy horse, but he was probably still too far. Guts saving the day, as always... is it too early to say that?