Of Those Who Do Not Belong

In their own words, some of the characters in this book, speak of what it is about. “Many of those places I have been, only God has seen and only God lives there. I belong to this land now and it holds my heart and to it, I have given my soul freely. I cannot now take my heart and my soul back from it. This I cannot do.” Words spoken by Thomas Elgin. “When spirits are together, they hold hands. Now and here our spirits do this. I know this to be true. Our spirits are together. This has happened. For always, our spirits they do not let go, until there are no more mornings, no more stars and no more grass that the horses may eat.” Words spoken by Wind in Trees. “If the spirit of a person, is not connected to the land, they may walk on paths where they should not walk and where they do not belong.” Words spoken by Broken Horn. “Priest, know this. I live now with God on this land. This land is the house of God. Here I be together with God for now and for later. I know this to be true.” Words spoken by John Standing at Edge of Timber. “Much cruelty dwells in this land. There are some who survive here and live on. There are some who die here and there are those who leave, scarred by that which they have seen and done.” Words spoken by Samuel Smith. “Do you not remember England and where you were born and where you grew up? Remember the green grass and the winter rain? Remember the sounds of English voices and of drinking tea from India and eating biscuits made from honey?” Words spoken by Elizabeth Toothill.