Chapter 14 Summary

Autumn sets in, and Kit is enchanted with nature changing colors. One day she watches as her uncle gazes at the land before him. She realizes then how much this man loves his land and how hard he has to fight for it.

The Dolphin has once again docked, and the townspeople go out to meet it. Kit goes along with Judith. Kit is happy and looking forward to seeing Nat. First, he asks her to take a length of cloth he has brought to Hannah. He won't be able to go himself, as the ship has to set sail soon so as not to lose the wind. He, however, is very cold and sarcastic to her. He then goes on to tell her that the ship is carrying a cargo of English glass ordered by William Ashby, who is making a house...