The best part: they were all looking at him. The people of Norwich soon got used to this kind of behavior.”
-- Narrator (Chapter 3: Pranks and Plays paragraph N/A)

Importance: This is one of the scenes from Benedict Arnold's early life. He was a showoff who loved attention, and this need to be the center of attention continued throughout his life.

Good God!' he cried. 'Are the Americans all asleep and calmly giving up their glorious liberties?'”
-- Benedict Arnold (Chapter 4: Making of a Rebel paragraph N/A)

Importance: This is Arnold's reaction to the Boston Massacre. Arnold reacted by immediately rushing to fight for the American cause, and he could not understand why others were not doing the same.

He would neither be removed, nor suffer a man from the hospital to retreat. He ordered his pistols loaded, with a sword on his bed.”
-- Dr. Isaac Senter (Chapter 15: Battle for Quebec paragraph N/A)

Importance: This is a report from an American military doctor after Arnold's injury at Quebec. Arnold remained armed while in his hospital bed, which is...