The Valley of the Moon Book 2 Chapter 18

In which two weary comrades from the throes of labour unrest and hardship bear wounds and bruises with grim humour and mutual respect, their spirits undampened by the harsh city that seems to conspire against them. Saxon, with quiet courage and a serene self-regard nurtured by love and gentle pride, contemplates a future far from the taint and turmoil of Oakland, hopeful and tender in the promise of renewal.