soul-captain

Updated: January 28, 2026

At the sweating instant the newly arisen soul-captain within him whispered, "Now, John Judson once for all!" and staggering to the open window he flung the tempting bottle afar among the scattered bowlders, waiting until he had heard the tinkling crash of broken glass before he turned back to his appointed task.

Francis Lynde - The Taming of Red Butte Western