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Return of the Gun
by
R B Conroy
CCB Publishing
British Columbia, Canada
Return of the Gun
Copyright ©2012 by R B Conroy
ISBN-13 978-1-927360-24-8
First Edition
Library and Archives Canada Cataloguing in Publication
Conroy, R B, 1944-
Return of the gun / written by R B Conroy. – 1st ed.
ISBN 978-1-927360-24-8
Also available in print format.
I. Title.
PS3603.O57R57 2008 813'.6 C2008-906629-4
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Cover image by Alton Vance: www.NHisLight.com
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Publisher:
CCB Publishing
British Columbia, Canada
With Love To My Wife Cheryl,
Thank you for believing in me.
and
To My Editor Amanda Woodiel,
Thank you for your keen insights and great editing.
Chapter 1
The large boulders formed a narrow path as the lone rider struggled down the rocky knoll. Glimpses of a sparkling stream flashed ahead as he wove his way through the dark passageway. Soon a sandy basin was in sight. The trail broke open as the traveler spurred his steed forward into the flowing river, swollen by a morning rain. The mare whinnied and pranced nervously in the water, then calmed and began to drink. The rider dropped off, crouched down and began to sip water from cupped hands.
“Freeze!” A voice shot out from the jagged rocks near the water’s edge.
Startled by the loud voice, the man froze. The water slowly drained through his thick fingers.
