Finally, he decides to just shoot the man’s horse and watches as both man and animal leap from the ledge. He considers shooting the man, but is morally conflicted by the circumstances of this action. Or is he?Ī soldier who has fallen asleep wakes to see a Confederate soldier and his horse perched on a high cliff across the way. Peyton Farquhar is the beneficiary of cheap rope and a makeshift gallows when the noose snaps at the moment of judgement and he is given the unexpected opportunity to flee for freedom. The reader follows with breathless anticipation the adventures of a Southerner who miraculously escapes death by hanging during the Civil War. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own.Īn iconic example of Bierce’s patented ability to confound readers with an unexpected “twist” ending and unquestionably the author’s most well-known work. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
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