George remembered his discussion with Tim a few days ago (Do you want your adoptive father to live or do you believe in a witch?)

He also remembered Brig. Dale's teaching - not to extend courtesies to someone who is out to kill him. Instantly, an untold courage surged in him.

“You cannot stop me. Let's go, Boss,” he said and walked on.

The witch felt slighted and walked briskly to block them.

“Stay out of the way, or I'll shoot you,” Richard barked, but she ignored him and blocked ...