“Captain, I applaud your valor and bravery in the face of pain-filled death. I pray protection on you and a safe return. Still, I must here take my stand against all unholy war a priori includes all war. And I welcome all men to my brotherhood of believers, servants of the Living Christ.”
Just as the words, 'Living Christ' were uttered, Crow dove full on from his perch above the proceedings as if he had been shot. As he reached the exact eye level of the captain's face, he began flapping his wings frantically so as to avoid certain death should he touch the ground at that speed. At the same time, he released his bladder and the Captain had an unwelcome shower of pee.
The Captain's face turned bright red as he realized what had just happened. He descended from the town platform in great haste. Crow recovered totally from his free fall and flew off toward the woods. All is well that ends well and the truth is that there were no more recruits signed that day. Everybody who knew him growing up said that he had always been a rascal.
But, Francis did not feel much like a rascal; he felt the embarrassment of the Captain and withdrew into the woods to pray for him. According to Sebastian who was just able to keep up with him, his prayer went something like:
(to be continued)
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