Arendsoog/Eagle eye

 Arendsoog/Eagle eye Chapter 1 In Mining Valley A mining village, as there were many in the days of the gold rush. The main meeting point was the inn, or bar. Although things were usually never serene, something appeared to be going on that was special, according to the clamor of the visitors. “And I’m telling you, I ain’t afraid of the devil, let alone that Eagle eye of yours.” It was a big, burly guy, who said it. His roughly haired face expressed contempt. Not just for Eagle eye, as he said before, but for all possible human and godly laws, as if they were none of his concern. He hit his fist on the counter, as he was defiantly looking around the room. There was a silence after his words. The others looked at each other, afraid. “If I were you, stranger, ” one of them spoke, “I wouldn’t speak too loud. The walls here have ears.” “Come now,” was the answer, laughing scornfully. “I mean it,” said the other one, “Make sure, you have nothing on your record, that eagle e...

 Hereby a small word before I give you the English version of Arendsoog, hereafter named Eagle eye. I simply translate a chapter, maybe a few more parts, but probably not entire books. If there are enough people interested, I could send an e-mail to the family of the writers, and talk about translating their book. I would have to ask them if they would want a cut of the money, if a book is published, how much they want, and what things I can alter to give people a better understanding of the work that was left behind by the writers. A word of caution: not everything will translate well. In the original Dutch books, there are a few core words in English(stranger, ranch, sheriff, deputy, babyface), but there are a few sayings that are Dutch through and through. This is difficult for people learning Dutch, visiting The Netherlands, dealing with Dutch people, et cetera. Nevertheless, the books are about a cowboy who is kind of a detective, who lives in the years after the American Civi...