Ralph Burke, An enemy of peace (1956)
“ Hatred for David Barr, the madman who had inflamed the neighboring town of Northburg with dreams of conquest. Who now threatened to bring war back into a world already ruined by war.Yet Riddell realized dismally that hatred was not the solution. The world was too battered for more hatred. He had vowed there would be no more fighting—but how else could you cope with a man who would enslave you? ”
Ralph Burke, An enemy of peace (1956)
“ Riddell said. "Would you care to repeat to me what you said about the government of Northburg?""We didn't say anything.""Yes we did," said the outspoken one. "They're going to put us away anyway, so we might as well speak up." He stared defiantly at Riddell. "We don't like you, and we don't like Barr. And we don't want war. It's—it's madness. Why can't we rebuild the country the way it used to be? Why—""That'll be enough," Riddell said. "You're speaking treason, you know. Such words can condemn you." ”
Ralph Burke, An enemy of peace (1956)
“ Northburg was a rambling, sprawling town that had once been populated by fifty thousand people. Even after the bombings and the subsequent lootings, twelve thousand had survived.Reports had filtered in to Riddell about the Northburg people, and he hadn't liked what he heard. This fellow Barr, for example—a wiry farmer who had pushed his way to the top, had taken charge of Northburg the way Riddell had Center City and the way strong men all over the country had probably taken over whatever town they were in. It was the only way to survive. ”
