Summary

The Forenoon – The British troops search houses and outbuildings for rebels. Just as they are about to find Adam, they are recalled to the common. As Adam leaves, he is nearly caught by two redcoats on their way to the common, but runs into a meadow. There, he meets Solomon Chandler, from Lincoln Town, armed for battle. He tells Adam it is okay to cry over the death of his father, and Adam does indeed cry. Adam explains everything that has happened. Solomon explains that men are rallying to defend the North Bridge and Concord. Adam and Solomon run into a group of men they know, among them being Adam’s cousin Dover, and Adam recounts what has happened at Lexington. The group picks up more men along the way. They run into survivors of Lexington, including Simmons and the...