Behind him is Patuxet before the epidemic.

Behind him is Thomas Hunt’s ship.

Behind him is the Atlantic crossing.

Behind him is London.

Behind him is the long effort to return.

Behind him is the empty village.

Around him is Ousamequin’s political strategy.

Beside him is a colony built on the site of his former home.

Ahead of him is a conflict over his own power.

Ahead of him is an early death.