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Monthly Archives: October 2015
Civil War Transcendence, part 192
I thought her reaction was juvenile and whispering urgently, “This is no laughing matter. Have they already surrounded the house and barn?” Again, she tittered and nodded in the affirmative. I pulled my Colts and started for the door. I … Continue reading
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Civil War Transcendence, part 191
A NOVEL OF TRAVEL BACK IN TIME After about 45 minutes I had covered all the infantry, cavalry, and artillery information the Sage brothers should gather and the fortification locations they should memorize. They both would be leaving early … Continue reading
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Civil War Transcendence, part 190
Once we settled down in the house, I asked if they had any crops that needed to be delivered to a store or mill in the area. They indicated their regular corn and wheat were usually taken to the … Continue reading
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Civil War Transcendence, part 189
I rode back to Hattie’s place and was grateful that Poppa and the brothers were not there. I asked her to gather some food in a poke sack for me and, if anybody (and that meant kith or kin) … Continue reading
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Civil War Transcendence, part 188
“Suffice it to say, Major, that I studied geography using borrowed books when I was a boy back in Arkansas” I spouted. This didn’t placate the major, but he accepted the explanation due to the crisis at hand. … Continue reading
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Civil War Transcendence, part 187
I had been indigent in not taking care of my newly acquired personal mode of transportation when I arrived at Hattie’s place, so even though Major Mosby wanted me forthwith, I decided to water and feed my horse. There … Continue reading
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Civil War Transcendence, part 186
I rode down to the Potomac Bridge and was stopped by the Confederate pickets. Thank heavens the Sergeant of the Guard knew me and let me pass. He yelled at me as I rode across the bridge, “I thought … Continue reading
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Civil War Transcendence, part 185
I just looked at her in stunned silence. She continued, “She just came down the stairs, sobbing, ran into the left parlor, and locked the door. Now, I ask you again, what did you do to her?” “I didn’t do … Continue reading
Civil War Transcendence, part 184
Daphne was standing over me with a troubled look on her face. I gathered my nerve and gave her a weary smile. “You know, you might be right. Maybe we’re tied together some way,” I suggested. She just nodded her … Continue reading
