The Book-----------------------Spring, 1645The Elders have decided to settle here, on the frontier, beyond the protection of the main colony and its strong arms and steady guns. Although they do not know it, I recognize the markings on the rock. This is a place of the Ancients, and the natives must have known it, and respect its boundaries. They will not trouble us here, and they probably haven't lived here in centuries, if not longer.The water is clear and clean, rain is prevalent, and the ground fertile. Cate has told me that she wants another child and I am pleased to try and give one to her. Margaret, John, and Rachel all seem to love it here.God has granted us this place of solace, and we are grateful for it.* * *I'm not going to lie, seeing my name here did not please me. In fact, it made me shiver. I looked up, and Ashley was watching me read. She took the book and turned it to a different page, and handed it back to me wordlessly.* * *Early Summer, 1645Our homes are
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