Accord Hospice in Paisley, Scotland gives care and compassion to those in the final stage of cancer. All stories written on this blog, are written in honour of the patients of Accord, and in memory of Mrs. Helen MacDonald, whose tireless efforts helped to make Accord a reality.
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DAY 98
STORY #98
The Last Scout
Moses Walker served with the 5th Cavalry in the heart of the Dakota Territory. Soon, he would retire, but now he was on scout for the patrol sent out to protect the gold miners. He halted on a knoll--when a band of Sioux appeared! Screaming, they began chasing him.
Moses suddenly found himself in a box canyon. He leapt down, back to the rocks, firing over his horse--when his bullets ran out. Just then, an arrow found him, and Moses knew it was the end. He smiled. “Eh, didn’t want to retire, anyway,” he murmured as he died.
