No one saw the whirl of Billy...

No one saw the whirl of Billy’s sling, but they heard the stone as it hit the man’s chest. A scream tried to escape his throat, but as it did, another stone came and struck his head. - P371

"Nice shot," said Ferdinand to Billy. Billy nodded and stared down at the three militiamen, a testament to his own bravery. - P371

PART OF SURVIVING SLAVERY IS HABIT. YOUR body needs to know what to do without even having to think about it. My body was full of slave habits. - P374