Forests stretched endlessly in every direction. Each mile felt harder than the last.

Once again, that quiet inner voice returned: “You won’t make it. Turn around.”

But George had developed something stronger than fear. He had developed an inner strength. He had learned that courage is not about being fearless. Courage is the decision to keep moving forward—even when the road ahead disappears into darkness.

Step by step, he pressed onward through the unknown frontier.

To his General’s amazement, George delivered that important message to the French enemy and safely returned to Virginia.