Re: Pat Ritter. Books
Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2018 9:34 pm
'The Year That Never Was' - Page 71:
Joe thought of Lieutenant Handcock's explanation. He believed he wasn't been told everything. Joe prepared his quarters. His thoughts uncertain of what his next move would be.
After dawn next morning a sole rider reached Fort Edward. Not Captain Hunt as expected. Lieutenant Handcock stopped the rider, spoke with him ordered him to stay in his barracks. Within an hour Lieutenant Handock approached Joe's quarters knocked on the door. 'Coming', Joe shouted pulling on his boots. Opening the door stood Lieutenant Handcock gave him the news Captain Hunt with his men have been slaughtered. Lieutenant Handcock advised Joe to stay at Fort Edward whilst he with Lieutenant Morant plus a number of soldiers would recover the body. Joe protested. To no avail.
Several days later Lieutenant Handcock with Lieutenant Morant returned to Fort Edward. Joe wanted to learn about the death of Captain Hunt plus how he died. After both Lieutenants stabled their horses they arrived at Joe's quarters.
After saluting, Lieutenant Handcock introduced Lieutenant Morant to Joe. 'Pleased to meet you Lieutenant Morant.' Joe said. 'What happened?' Joe's curiosity got the better of him. His hairs stood up on the back of his neck when both soldiers told their story. 'Where is Captain Hunt's body?' Joe asked.
'We buried him at Medingen Mission Station.' Lieutenant Handcock told Joe. 'If I may be so bold Lieutenant Gibson. With Captain Hunt no longer in command this post now rests with you.' Joe didn't understand.
'Why do you want me to take command?' Joe asked both Lieutenants.
'Because you are a leader. We can't take on the role. Should be until someone else is appointed.' Lieutenant Handcock remarked.
'I love your loyalty. What will you both be doing?' Joe asked. Thoughts crossed his mind these two Lieutenants wanted revenge for the death of their Captain. In a way he couldn't blame them for acting this way.
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Joe thought of Lieutenant Handcock's explanation. He believed he wasn't been told everything. Joe prepared his quarters. His thoughts uncertain of what his next move would be.
After dawn next morning a sole rider reached Fort Edward. Not Captain Hunt as expected. Lieutenant Handcock stopped the rider, spoke with him ordered him to stay in his barracks. Within an hour Lieutenant Handock approached Joe's quarters knocked on the door. 'Coming', Joe shouted pulling on his boots. Opening the door stood Lieutenant Handcock gave him the news Captain Hunt with his men have been slaughtered. Lieutenant Handcock advised Joe to stay at Fort Edward whilst he with Lieutenant Morant plus a number of soldiers would recover the body. Joe protested. To no avail.
Several days later Lieutenant Handcock with Lieutenant Morant returned to Fort Edward. Joe wanted to learn about the death of Captain Hunt plus how he died. After both Lieutenants stabled their horses they arrived at Joe's quarters.
After saluting, Lieutenant Handcock introduced Lieutenant Morant to Joe. 'Pleased to meet you Lieutenant Morant.' Joe said. 'What happened?' Joe's curiosity got the better of him. His hairs stood up on the back of his neck when both soldiers told their story. 'Where is Captain Hunt's body?' Joe asked.
'We buried him at Medingen Mission Station.' Lieutenant Handcock told Joe. 'If I may be so bold Lieutenant Gibson. With Captain Hunt no longer in command this post now rests with you.' Joe didn't understand.
'Why do you want me to take command?' Joe asked both Lieutenants.
'Because you are a leader. We can't take on the role. Should be until someone else is appointed.' Lieutenant Handcock remarked.
'I love your loyalty. What will you both be doing?' Joe asked. Thoughts crossed his mind these two Lieutenants wanted revenge for the death of their Captain. In a way he couldn't blame them for acting this way.
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