Summary

In Chapter 11, John Hancock suddenly arrives at Sarah’s house, and Sarah asks Fairfax to have dinner with them. Fairfax reluctantly agrees. During dinner, Fairfax concludes that Hancock is a fairly brash, even brusque man. He makes a living by employing weavers and other workers. Fairfax points put that Hancock’s capitalistic practices are somewhat exploitative, but Hancock replies that his business helps the village’s overall economy. Hancock states that he was the one to organize the search party after Father Lacy went missing. Hancock also briefly mentions that he takes some umbrage with the Church’s ban on researching the past. After dinner, Hancock speaks privately with Sarah. Hancock then gives Fairfax a ride in his carriage back to the parsonage. Hancock happily states that Sarah has agreed to marry him. Hancock knows that Sarah does not love him and that she...