Keep Track of God’s Involvement in the Every Day—Part 2
In the book Tales of the Resistance Scarboy doesn’t become a hero overnight, either. But, like David, he truly is a hero. The question is whether or not he can hold on to what his King has promised, even if it isn’t quickly realized. Scarboy’s first battle in Enchanted City isn’t with a giant like Goliath, but nevertheless his bravery is put to the test.
Din … din … din … The death drums were sounding another beat, faster and faster-a battle beat. Hero realized that more Burners and Breakers were gathering in striking formation. He had done a foolhardy thing. Even with the hatchet in hand, he was only one against many. He was in the middle of the Enchanter’s territory, with no fellow Ranger to come to his aid. His only chance was in taking his opponents by surprise.
Rushing down the stairs, Hero swung into the battle tactic he had learned in the War of Fire in Great Park. “To the King! To the Restoration!” he cried, holding his hatchet with both hands. He jumped into the middle of the band of captured orphans. “Scatter!” he shouted. “Take off your blindfolds and run!”
With his weapon at arm’s length, Hero began to whirl as the children scattered, climbing stairs, turning street corners, scurrying into holes. Round and round Hero whirled, cutting a circle of emptiness between himself and his would-be captors.
The Enchanter’s men were so intent on taking him prisoner, they let the children escape. For a moment, Hero felt a defiant gladness.
S-C-A-R-B-0-Y! S-C-A-R-B-0-Y!
The Enchanter’s evil eye had spotted him. The moment his old name was shouted, Hero began to freeze. His feet were leaden; the hatchet felt so heavy. Closer and closer inched the Burners and Breakers. One of the Breakers caught Hero’s eye and held it with a stare; then he lifted his ugly cudgel over his head.
HARNK-HARNK! HA.RNK-HARNK! From opposite directions two taxicabs came careening down the narrow alley, their horns blaring, their speed frightening. HARNK-HARNK!
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