Willie

Like the metaphors

great

You evoke the human characters very well. You also describe the birds and the setting vividly. There are people like Dobson, and people like Arthur. A clash ending in violence is quite possible.

You've worked hard on this, researching the historical background and using your imagination well. I'm glad its doing well.

Thanks for sharing this Willie. I know it makes no difference now but I hope your ancestor was reunited with his family