The Stranger
by Reynold Jay
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Title
The Stranger
Artist
Reynold Jay
Medium
Painting - Sketch
Description
The Wurtherington Diary: The California Gold Rush art by Duy Truong.
The stagecoach was scheduled to arrive at ten that morning. Half the town showed up at the Coloma Station. Alfred, Polly, and I figured they all were curious about my arriving deputies. Many women showed up dressed in their Sunday best clothing. They agreed that it was about time someone cleaned up the town and many figured that it was time for women to take a role in building the West. Ma Parker stepped forward and said she represented all the women and that they would back me up all the way. "We admire you for your courage, young lady. We wish you the very best."
They scowled at Goldie who stood at the side of Jessie Cole, Durango, and the others. It was apparent they had no respect for her. The stagecoach arrived and out stepped a strapping cowboy that towered over everyone. Someone figured it was one of my two deputies and said, "He ain't muchlet's take him!" The tall stranger turned around and leveled the poor devil with one punch. Another went for his gun and he pulled out his gun and shot the weapon from the man's hand. Another barely got a gun out of the holster and the stranger grabbed it and gun butted him. Everyone was impressed with this display of courage and applauded the new deputy.
I said, "No, that is not Rattlesnake Cedric." I pointed to Cedric who was assisting an older lady with a bird cage. "That is him!"
"Where?" They were so short no one could see either of them. Zeke held the lady's parasol. Zeke and Cedric flew up to the top of the stagecoach and tossed down some of the luggage.
"There they are!" said Jessie Cole.
Durango said, "Are these the killers that are going to bring law and order?" He and Cole's men burst into laughter and the ladies shook their heads. I could see that they were disappointed. I will admit they did not look like much. Cedric and Zeke scowled a bit like they had practiced; however no one took them seriously. I said, "Yes, they are my deputies and you can all figure from this moment that law and order has arrived in Coloma."
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Comments (2)
Ramon Martinez
Your fantasy is outstanding and the characterizations in this scene are exceptional. L&F
Bonnie Zieman
Reynold: What a delight to visit your site here! It's not what I expected and I'm intrigued. Of course, your watercolours amaze. I have to go back to visit them all. They pull you into a fantasy world and there is SO much to explore in each one. I chose to comment on this sketch because I love the purity of your lines. The front row of people with their backs to the viewer convey so much emotion despite not being able to see their faces. Impressive.
Reynold Jay replied:
I must admit that our gallery is much different than the usual fare. Thank you for you kind comment.
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