Most of the scientists and working crew were unaware of the full extent of his disgrace, but all could see how his former troops now shunned him, and ...the isolation in which he'd held himself previously also was being repaid in kind. He exercised alone, he ate alone, he spent his days alone and his nights alone. For all intents and purposes he was a pariah aboard ship.He knew, though, that he would never be allowed to leave the ship, not for as long as their stay lasted. And there were many. I found that he had simple breaks of his lower left arm and his left leg below the knee. He said that he landed on his left side against some rocks when he fell. His horse had obviously broken two legs in the fall, so Ormsby shot it right away. Even with his injuries, he had been able to reach his canteen; that had lasted until early the day before. He had not been able to crawl out of the hole because of his injuries.I told Ormsby that I had nothing with me to treat his injuries and I. When we parked the car she said let's go walk on the beach. I started walking toward the beach and she grabbed my hand and said no let's go this way and she led me to a spot that was about a half mile of huge rocky outcroppings. We climbed about half way down to the water and there was a spot that was perfect for two people to sit. We also brought a couple drinks each with us. So we sit down and just take in the moment. Lake Michigan was very calm, just a few ripples. Nice sunny day. Boats out. We notice, with the way they’re set up, each group can see the bank, but they can’t see the other groups. I point this out when we stop in an alley to make plans. I say, “Sorry, team, but the rules I must abide by on this trip are such I can’t attack anyone until after they start to attack me. Understand?”They all nod yes, then Jason smiles while he asks, “But that doesn’t apply to us, does it?”“No, only to me!”“Good. You walk up to each group to strike up a conversation and we’ll just shoot.
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