Chapter XIV - Lurking Danger   ... Since there has been no rain for quite some time, the town structures were dry and vulnerable. The shooting flames lit up the night sky and burned for hours. Many cities and states have come to our aid with money and provisions along with private donations. Please extend my thanks to Henry for his concern and generosity. The City of Charleston also donated a sizable amount of money. New York contributed funds for the indigent, but stipulated there was to be no prejudice toward persons of color. Mayor Charlton and our council, rightfully insulted, promptly returned over ten thousand dollars. I declare, do those northerners think we are incapable of serving our citizenry? We continue to ...   ... "Adam, I know you do not have this tidy sum of money in your possession. There isn't much time, so let's proceed to the bank immediately," he urges, standing from his chair. "Jessie, Jessie!" She scurries into the room. "Have the carriage brought around right away." "Yaas, suh." "Please have Tamba meet us there." "Yaas, suh, Mis'tuh Shiloh." "Henry, I will sign a promissory note and reimburse you promptly upon returning to Savannah." "There is no need for a contract. The handshake of friendship is binding enough." ...   ... He points to a small boat banked nearby. Hearing a rustle in the brush, I promptly blow out the flame. We stand silently behind two adjacent trees, and I draw Equalizer from my boot. As a shadowy figure passes, I touch the stubby barrel to the nape of a neck. "Do not flinch!" I cock the pistol hammer, and Tamba steps forward. "Adam, it's me," whispers the ...     Continue to chapter ...   TABLE OF CONTENTS         Prologue I.      Shiloh Plantation II.     Six Mile House III.    The Arrival IV.    Charleston Tour V.     Highwaymen VI.    Fires of Hell VII.   City Bastille VIII.  Coming of Age IX.    Presidential Ball X.     Voyage of Faith XI.    Day of Reckoning XII.   Fall Harvest XIII.  New Year Politics XIV.  Lurking Danger XV.   Steps to Eternity XVI.  Haunting Love