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The final part of the American Revolution Witness series sees our hero face his hardest physical challenge as he puts in his own final contribution on the path to American Independence. Find out what price he has to pay for fighting for liberty.
My father grinned. “I told you she had spirit. Brown Beauty put every ounce of effort into bringing me here. I rode hard, but kept a steady pace to reserve some measure of strength in her legs, should a quick getaway be needed. It was. Though the moon lit the road for a fast track, it made me visible to ambush. I'd almost crossed over Charlestown Common towards Cambridge when I spotted two officers on horseback, hiding in the shadow of a tree. I'd reached the narrowest part of the road, so I was close enough to see their holsters and cockades. One started his horse towards me, while the other raced up the road, probably to head me off. But I turned sharp around and rode at full gallop for Mystic Road. My confidence in my horse never faltered.”
Pa turned towards Mr. Adams. “Take my word, Samuel: a good Yankee horse, light-footed and vigorous is far superior to any British charger. I gave Brown Beauty her head, and when the sound of hooves faded behind me, I risked a backward glance to see the officer's charger mired in a pool of clay. Still, I put 300 yards or so between us before I slowed to a walk.”
“They never fired their pistols?” I asked.
“No, Son. Neither officer discharged their weapons, much to my amazement.
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An American War of Independence historical novel and clean romance
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