“Then as Anna listened another sound began to rise within the first. It began as a low keening, like the wind in a bottle tree, almost indiscernible amid the guns. Yet it was there, and it grew and grew, gaining… — Howard Bahr Copy Share Image
“They had three cadences, these spectral drummers, which they called First Kings, Second Kings, and Revelations. Going into a fight, they went from one cadence to another with no apparent signal until the officers began to shout commands and men… — Howard Bahr Copy Share Image
“Then as Anna listened another sound began to rise within the first. It began as a low keening, like the wind in a bottle… — Howard Bahr Copy Share Image
“The dawn that Anna feared might never come would appear on schedule, just as it always had - and after it another, and another.… — Howard Bahr Copy Share Image
“So Anna did not blame the women of her time for what they had created; it was different only in kind from what she… — Howard Bahr Copy Share Image
“Anna thought about the men outside on the gallery. She was glad they were there; finding them smoking and talking quietly had been comforting,… — Howard Bahr Copy Share Image
“Maybe that's what the night is for, just so's we can know the difference when the light comes again.” — Howard Bahr Copy Share Image
“In spite of all he had seen, Cass still believed in the fundamental decency of cats and men. He knew that God believed in… — Howard Bahr Copy Share Image
“They had three cadences, these spectral drummers, which they called First Kings, Second Kings, and Revelations. Going into a fight, they went from one… — Howard Bahr Copy Share Image
“So the women would not forgive. Their passion remained intact, carefully guarded and nurtured by the bitter knowledge of all they had lost, of… — Howard Bahr Copy Share Image
“Through the door at the end of the hall, Bushrod could see daylight. Gray and sullen it was, but daylight all the same. Through… — Howard Bahr Copy Share Image
