There was a purpleish-blue tone to his hands from the lack of circulation. John pulled the knife up ... (and) the cords popped appart like cutting a rubber band. Mott's shoulders were still drawn back from having been tied up so long.(pg 457 of Hawk Dancer)
The rope burns were deep, raw and red.
(Click here to read a two page blow by blow account of the fight between Dean and Mott) from the novel, "Hawk Dance."
•  © 2007 Joshua Seidl