Page 26 - Demo

Bozo's Obstacle12The ArcherIn blue business suit, intent on his goal,the gray-haired gent forged ahead,a troop of foot soldiers following.Unobserved, we were further back,desperate like everyone, for a wayto the Dome through the mazeof dim alleys lined with orangeand green houses. The distant shiningDome came into and out of view.I asked my right-hand manwho that chap was with the suit.He leaned his face close to mine,made sure no one was looking,and whispered, %u201cThe Archer.%u201d Notcomprehending, I awaited details.He mimicked the action of drawingback and releasing a bow.I nodded knowingly. The Archerturned around and caught my eye.His second in command handed hima crossbow and arrow. He aimedat the celestial Dome and let loose.His men followed suit. The arrowsturned into a flock of doves. He spied