The Story of Kennett
The Story of Kennett
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e color of his skin where it was not
reddened by the wind, quite dazzling. This violent and singular contrast
gave his plain, common features an air of distinction. Although his
mulberry coat was somewhat faded, it had a jaunty cut, and if his
breeches were worn and stained, the short, muscular thighs and strong
knees they covered, told of a practised horseman.
He rode a large bay gelding, poorly groomed, and apparently not remarkable for blood, but with no marks of harness on his rough coat.
"Good-day to you, gentlemen!" said the stranger, familiarly knocking the handle of his whip against his cocked hat. "Squire Barton, how do you do?"
"How do you do, sir?" responded Mr. Barton, instantly flattered by the title, to which he had no legitimate right. "I believe," he added, "you have the advantage of me."
A broad smile, or rather grin, spread over the stranger's face. His teeth flashed, and his eyes shot forth a bright, malicious ray. He hesitated a moment, ran rapidly over the faces of the others
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FEATURED AUTHOR - Born and raised in Washington State, Ulysses Namon holds a Bachelor of Science in Geology from Washington State University. He works as a soils engineer, monitoring construction sites to ensure that all buildings are founded on stable ground. A lifelong fan of science fiction, he eventually turned to writing his own books—an ironic twist, considering his strong dislike for writing during his school years. He chose the pen name "Ulysses Namon" inspired by the Kirk Douglas film Ulysses; “Namon”… Read more