Or, “The Royal troops attacked us, shelled our farm because we sell to the Viets. I hope they don’t attack here.” “Why should they attack here, Brother? We’re all Khmers.” “Why should they have attacked my farm?” “Don’t they attack only when the NVA is there? Attack to keep the yuons from destroying villages?” “It’s Royal troops that destroyed my village.” “The monk here, he says we should assist the Royals to save the country. I don’t trust him.” “Maha Nyanananda is a very holy man, but...he’s old. He’s not a military man.” “I’ll tell you this, I’m against the NVA and the Royals.”
Three weeks after Sam disappeared, Chhuon found an ally amongst the newcomers.
“Honored Professor Mister Cahuom,” a young man addressed Chhuon in the most formal fashion. “Maybe you remember me, Uncle. You ass
