A sailor retired to the Bull Run Mountains, part of the Blue Ridge, in Virginia. With him, the sailor brought many exotic and unusual things and people from far-distant parts of the world.

He also, it was said, brought some unusual and odd beliefs as well.

What happened to this sailor after his life on this earth was done is our tale today.

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