Chapter 26 and Postscript Summary

In Chapter 26, Jake lies on the ground, distraught from having heard the drama of Allen's fate over the radio, and aware that a man had died trying to save him. Tiger says he heard also, and he wants Jake to escape while he can. The radio says four enemy soldiers are approaching them on foot. Urged by Tiger, Jake runs away, but he stops when he realizes he cannot leave Tiger alone. He creeps back, holding one of his two pistols cocked. A Skyraider approaches and fades. Jake sees three enemy soldiers with automatic rifles standing over Tiger, hitting him and laughing. Jake stands, partially obscured by trees, and approaches. Just as one man spots him, Jake shoots him in the chest. The two other men dodge as he fires at them. After several shots, he kills one of...