Vandalism

[Nex Ut Fidelis]

Posted on one of the remaining pieces of the foundation of the Cobb residence, this note is written in dark red ink.

See the work of holy hands bathed in evil light,
Of saviours made unto foes, their prayer turned unto blight--
See his name whose ill-got shame has turned to wrong from right...
Lo! the works o' wretched hands far removed from light.

What cause hath he not to take all the hands he spies?
Wherefore shalt he not take chance to dispel your lies?
What's the name of this thing that calls so many why's?
I bid you keep your eyes about, for your end is quite nigh.

Carved vertically below this note on a wooden post is thus:

V E T U S O R D O S E C L O R U M