Summary

Chapter 5 (701-734)

An Obituary (701-704) — Watson returned to Ichetucknee to visit his family. The former Ichetucknee of Myers Plantation was now known as the Tolen Plantation; Laura had died and signed off the quitclaim to Sam Tolen.

Burnt Ham (704-708) — Watson stayed with his friend Will Cox, who occupied Watson’s old cabin. Watson reunited with “Black Frank Reese from Arkansas,” who had turned up at Will’s cabin shortly after fleeing prison with Watson (705). Sam Tolen was cocky and confident, and tried to intimidate Watson with his newfound power. Watson returned Sam’s threats, but secretly vowed to put his “gun away for good” (707).

Carrie sent word to Watson that Jane passed away. Soon Eddie came and worked with his father. Doc Staughter also worked with Watson, and Doc’s daughter Jane was a gorgeous young woman. Watson developed an intense...