Frontier Life Or Scenes And Adventures in the South West
The book Frontier Life Or Scenes And Adventures in the South West was written by author Sealsfield, Charles, 1793-1864 Here you can read free online of Frontier Life Or Scenes And Adventures in the South West book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is Frontier Life Or Scenes And Adventures in the South West a good or bad book?
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The enemy killed or taken. Not a man escaped. " 244 ADVENTURES IN TEXAS. He paused a little, and then spoke again. " Have I done my duty ? May I hope to be for- given ? " The Alcalde answered him in an agitated voice. "He who forgave the sinner on the cross will doubtless be merciful to you, Bob. His holy book says : ' There is more joy over one sinner that repent- eth than over ninety and nine just men. ' Be of good hope, Bob! the Almighty will surely be merciful to you ! " "Thank ye, squire, ..." gasped Bob, "you're a true friend, a friend in life and death. Well, it's come at last, " said he, a resigned and happy smile stealing over his features. "I've prayed for it long enough. Thank God, it's come at last! " He gazed upon the Alcalde with a kindly expres- sion of countenance. There was a slight shud- dering movement of his whole frame Bob was dead. The Alcalde remained kneeling for a short time by the side of the corpse, his lips moving in prayer. At last he rose to his feet. "God desireth not the death of the sinner, but rather that he may turn from his wickedness and live, " said he, in a low and solemn tone; "I had TWENTY TO ONE.
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