by Harule Stokes They took everything from Vladimir Usky. His cart, his horse, his goods and all of the gold he made that day. Then, after taking so much, they chose to also take his dignity. They beat him with his own belt as one would disciple a disobedient dog. Unsatisfied with this abuse, they began to punch, kick and spit upon him and forced Vladimirto remove all of his clothing, despite the freezing cold. They laughed as he begged them for mercy. At dusk, they finally t