- Abraham and Ben keep riding their mules together to other lynching spots—each one is worse than the last, and Ben feels sick just seeing them.
- When they are riding, Abraham stays behind Ben just in case anyone sees them. He's supposed to show respect since he's Black.
- Ben notices that Abraham winces a few times, and it dawns on him that the guy is much older than he seems.
- He thinks Abraham is just holding on for a little while longer until they can get this report off to the President.