Chapter 9 The Scarlet Deluge Summary

Paul Revere organizes a spy system and soon the smallest details from British conversations, wastebaskets, and orders to servants begin flowing in. Johnny continues to help Dove in the stables and Dove (who claims to be loyal to the English) often passes on information without realizing its value. Lieutenant Stranger frequently rides with Johnny privately and teaches him to jump Goblin but in public remains stiff and aloof. As Johnny is cutting through the English encampment on his way to deliver The Observer an officer stops him, finds the papers, and accusing him of treason orders him to be flogged. Helped by the groom, Pumpkin, Johnny escapes. Back at the stable Pumpkin tells Johnny that many of the enlisted Englishmen, himself included, would like to desert. Johnny arranges to trade a disguise and a place to hide...