California Carnage
California Carnage
“The Church no longer even owned all of the properties. Some, such as San Fernando, which the stagecoach had passed earlier that day, had fallen into disrepair.
San Buenaventura had fared better than most. Services were still held there, and the fields and orchards surrounding the mission still produced a bountiful harvest. The scent of blossoms on the fruit trees came faintly to Fargo’s nose as he stood at the window of the hayloft in the stable, helping to mask the pungent animal smells from b...elow.
Night had fallen, bringing a welcome hint of coolness to the air as well. Fargo was standing the first watch. He and Sandy and Grayson had drawn lots to determine the order of their shifts. Jimmy had volunteered to take a turn as well, but Sandy had convinced him to get a good night’s sleep.
‘‘We got to have them fresh horses, and it’s up to you take care of ’em, son,’’ Sandy had told the young man. ‘‘So you need to be fresh, too.’’ That had worked. Jimmy had agreed without taking offense.MoreLess
San Buenaventura had fared better than most. Services were still held there, and the fields and orchards surrounding the mission still produced a bountiful harvest. The scent of blossoms on the fruit trees came faintly to Fargo’s nose as he stood at the window of the hayloft in the stable, helping to mask the pungent animal smells from b...elow.
Night had fallen, bringing a welcome hint of coolness to the air as well. Fargo was standing the first watch. He and Sandy and Grayson had drawn lots to determine the order of their shifts. Jimmy had volunteered to take a turn as well, but Sandy had convinced him to get a good night’s sleep.
‘‘We got to have them fresh horses, and it’s up to you take care of ’em, son,’’ Sandy had told the young man. ‘‘So you need to be fresh, too.’’ That had worked. Jimmy had agreed without taking offense.MoreLess
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