Chapter 5 : Ashes and Smoke
Patrick went back to the village. Smoke was still rising, from the ruins. The village appeared to be empty. There was nothing to show the people he had known all his life had existed. There was only ashes and smoke.
Patrick saw Sean sitting by the well. He was holding his rusty axe in his arms 'like a baby'. There was a 'wild, desperate look' in his eyes. That strange look frightened Patrick.
Sean told Patrick to leave and never come back to Skullgoraph. He wanted Patrick to leave Ireland and go to America. Patrick must not forget what had happened to them. Sean would get money for both of them.
Sean had to be alone to finish some business before leaving. Patrick was to go to Cork and wait in an inn called the 'Three Cats'. Sean would join him at the end of the month. If Sean did not come, Patrick must go to America on his own.
Sean reminded Patrick, "Don't forget what happened here in Skullgoraph. I want you to remember it for all time". Patrick walked away. He felt a strange feeling of excitement. He was about to begin a great adventure. He knew his life would never be same again.
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