I read this as an untested boy and didn't get it. Over 30 years later and a bit of life lived, I not only understand it, but enjoyed his insights, especially how quickly young Henry justified his running away and then became angry with the idea that anyone would question him. Once fear had gotten hold, he saw the danger everywhere and in every place - even where it wasn't. His guilty conscience proved to be a more formidable foe than those he fought against.
Proverbs 28:1 "The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion."
Or, a modern proverb:
"Courage is being scared to death... and saddling up anyway." - John Wayne
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