Harold Ward, The Skull (1923)
“ With the swiftness of a wild animal, he gathered himself for the spring—and landed squarely astride the back of the last of the blacks to quit the place. The weight of the white man brought the native to the ground. ”
Harold Ward
Summary
“The Skull”, published in 1923, is a work by Harold Ward. It explores elements such as Hansen, Kimball and blacks.
Quotes from The Skull (Harold Ward)
Harold Ward, The Skull (1923)
“ Donaldson and Svensen never for a moment doubted his story, which was corroborated by Ornburi and the blacks. Such things are not uncommon among the Islands. Both volunteered to aid him in running down the supposed murderer. For the supremacy of the white man must be maintained for the common good of all. It was near the end of the second day that they found that for which they were searching. Beside a skeleton lay a skull, the point of an arrow driven through the temple. A great ant hill close by told a grisly story. That one of Kimball's bullets had found its mark there was little doubt. ”
Harold Ward, The Skull (1923)
“ Whirling, he drew his revolver and pumped the clip of shells in the direction from which the spear had been thrown. It was too dark to make for good shooting; and an instant later a flash of lightning showed him a naked figure dodging behind a tree in the distance. ”
