Breaking a leg

[Bill Richter]

Ok, now I generally agree one approaches and mounts from the left or near side. But there is an exception. Cowboys mount and dismount from either side especially when working cattle, especially when calf roping. You often see this in a rodeo arena.

I also happen to agree with Kauffman that Booth broke his leg somewhere after crossing the navy Yard Bridge and arriving at Surrattsville. As was said above one cannot mount with full pressure on the left leg if the leg is not intact. I theorized that Booth wrenched his back when he jumped from the box at Ford's. I believe that he complained to Mrs. Mudd about it when she went up to the second story bedroom the try to get him to eat something.

I also side with Laurie in the SST shout from the box and the stage at Ford's.

Yeah, I know. I am nuts as usual.