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Hodgenock bolted towards the tree line with Renny's sword gripped tightly in his hand. Oxworth stood by the Downs and took no notice of him. His full attention was on the scene taking place up on the hill.
Hodgenock slowed his pace and moved stealthily in the shadows. Rage fueled him on. He wanted to slice the man in half for all the years he mourned his brother's death and do it again for imprisoning his brother and turning him into a monster. He was almost upon him. Oxworth began pacing back and forth when explosions and popping came from the direction of the house. Hodgenock ignored it and kept going.
Oxworth had just turned in his direction and didn't see him coming until it was too late. Hodgenock grasped the sword in both hands and lunged at the old man's chest. Shock displayed
