Synopsis

Word reached Ben of Will’s death, compelling him to journey and offer his condolences. Upon arriving at the graveside, however, he discovered his nephew still clinging to life, a bullet wound marring his side. He conveyed Will to a physician, but the young man urged him to depart, an insistence Ben would not grant. Will explained that those pursuing him needed to believe him gone. Deciding their safest course was to return home together, Ben resolved to take Will with him. As they traveled, they