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FOR OR AGAINST YOUR PEOPLE (CHAPTER 6)
Joe Cole run as fast as he could and finally met the governor.  The governor upon seeing Joe Cole was curious of the fact why Joe Cole run as fast when he came to him. Joe Cole upon panting and having less breath said to the governor, "The Nframabonians.....they've invaded the castles and taken riot of everything. They've killed most of our soldiers, freed the slaves to be part of their army and they've kidnapped you family."

The governor and Nathaniel seemed to have been blown by the wind of fear and worry. They quickly went to the castle but it was too late when they got there. The castle was half way burnt with lots of dead people. The governor tore his clothes in anguish and bitterness, thus he was in a haste to take revenge on them. Meanwhile Nathaniel saw Mrs. Diana laying dead on the ground. He wailed and threw dust in the air due to the bitterness he felt in his heart.

He realised those who took care of him during his hideout were killed by his own people. He left the castle and run in sorrow to the sea side. All he did was to weep and throw dust in the atmosphere.  He did this till his face became swollen and eyes became red.

Joe Cole went to the coast and saw Nathaniel facing the sea crying bitterly. He went on to try and console him. Nathaniel asked Joe,"Why? Why should life be treating me this way. Joe tell me something." Joe answered, "Man, they found out they were being cheated by we. So for revenge's sake this is what they did to us. Riot the castle, killed people, stole our stuffs and hmm....! It's really depressing." Nathaniel got up and Joe asked,"Where to?" Nathaniel answered, "I'm going home."

He got home and laid on his bed distressed and broken. This pillow soaking up the salty water that came from his eyes continously. Out of the blue a knock came from the door, Nathaniel got up to...