Syth and Axe (part 18) - Rise of the Mothman
1777 - near what would become Point Pleasant, WV Cornstalk and his companions stood in the entry to the fort, its wooden slats rising above them. These white men were moving in - permanently. There was no driving them back, unless he threw in his lot with the other white men from across the sea. But where was the purpose in that? Fight one enemy and ally with another, or fight another, and ally with one you know. Both were dangerous, and perhaps… perhaps… he could trim this plant before it blossomed. He strode to the fort. A concerned paleface looked out. “Chief Cornstalk, Chief Redhawk?” He nodded. “Introduce us to Chief Arbuckle.” There was silence, then a man appeared. “He will see you inside.” “The message is urgent,” Cornstalk insisted. “Yes, please, come with me.” The two chiefs and their assistant soon found themselves in a small room across the table from the commander of the fort - Arbuckle. “Chief Cornstalk. What brings you here?” “Your ...