married with children. Farquhar is being executed for his actions by the Army in an almost ceremonial manner for violating the orders of a commandant that stated, "Any civilian that is caught interfering with the rail road, it's bridges, tunnels, or trains will be summarily hung." The story's viewpoint switches from a narrator to Farquhar himself and the transition takes place as Farquhar feels the noose snap and his body hurl to the stream underneath. He manages to unrestrained his hand from the rope after being submerged under water and immediately attempts to free his neck, but elected not to because it was keeping water from invading his lungs. He propels himself up to the surface and then frees his neck. Looking up above him, he could see his executioners pointing and shouting at him. While gathering his surroundings he hears the excruciating sounds of bullets entering the water and splashing mist in his face. He glares up

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Bridge Surrounding, Knowing Captain, Creeks Bridge, Peyton Farquhar, Ambrose Bierce's, rail road,
Approximate Word count = 629
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)