Syth and Axe (part 2) : Bunyan vs. the Tree Walker
Read part 1 here: https://parallaxrealms.blogspot.com/2024/04/bunyan-went-down-to-jersey-part-1.html 1873 “Joe, help a brotha out over here.” The broad man looked up from the stump and gazed across at his friend. “What d’ya need, John?” The man wiped the sweat off his dark brow and pointed at the map. “Twenty-four miles of tunnels. Can you believe it? An’ our crew’s helpin do the entire job. Read that section.” “Still haven’t learned the readin’ and writin’, eh, John?” “Oh, ol’ habits die hard ya know. Wassn’ able to learn on the homestead, and never saw the need after.” “And how will you know if you’re being cheated?” “Well, tha’s what I got you for.” “I won’t be around forever, John.” “Hah,” the man laughed, pointing at the map again. “You’ll be aroun’ long aftah ah’m gone, I think. Now, this section here.” Paul leaned over his friend’s shoulder and stared at the scrawl on the contract. “Seems it gives you twice normal wages, with bonuses for every mile complete