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Analysis and Predictions

Part 1 Point of No Return-1776 I. Jane and Mrs. Morley are on the ship coming to America for the first time. Both are nervous about their new lives awaiting them. Mrs. Morley is hesitant about coming to America and views it as a "backwoods outpost". Mrs. Morley talks to Jane about how Cousin Hugh is a cabinetmaker, and how that is ridiculous considering all the schooling he has recieved. Mrs. Morley also explains to Jane about how she wants to remain English and loyal to the King. Jane is afraid of the "mysterious horizon", and is very curious about her future. I think that Jane will come to like Cousin Hugh, despite her family's disapproval.

II. Jane and Mrs. Morley arrive at the Ainsley's home and meet Harriet and Arthur Ainsley. Jane likes them a lot. Arthur says, "despite the disagreements we've been having with the king's government, no one will forget that you're English, or try to influence you in political matters". Jane wonders what these "disagreements" are, and why no one will bother explaining the situation to her. Mrs. Morley talks about the Ainsleys being rebels. Jane could not believe this. Jane also wonders about how she will find her place in this strange new place. I think that Jane will fit in just fine in America. I also think that she will befriend people on both sides of the revolution.

III. Jane meets Brandon Ainsley for the first time. Her first impression of him is that he is selfish and cocky. Brandon is flirty and says that he "expects to marry her someday". Later, while Jane is exploring, she finds a schoolhouse. She meets the teacher, Mr. Cordwyn, and the two talk for awhile about their lives. Mr. Cordwyn offers to teach Jane in his class. I think that Jane will start to regularly attend Simon's class. I also predict that they will become close friends.

IV. Jane really wants to meet Cousin Hugh, and she asks Uncle Arthur if she can do so. He says that her Uncle Robert would find it "unsuitable" and she decides to drop the subject. Then, Jane goes to Mr. Cordwyn's schoolhouse for her first day of class. Afterwards, Mr. Cordwyn explains that Uncle Robert and Cousin Hugh are in a quarrel because they have opposing views of the revolution. Uncle Robert is a flaming loyalist, while Cousin Hugh is a passionate patriot. Mr. Cordwyn also answers other questions that Jane has about the revolution. I predict that Jane and Mr. Cordwyn will develop a closer relationship. I think that Jane will meet Cousin Hugh secretly and they will become close.

V. At this point, Jane has still not met Uncle Robert or Aunt Clarissa. They are both still at Rosewall. Jane and Mr. Cordwyn continue to have discussions after each class. Mr. Cordwyn tells Jane about his background and his family. He explains how he was born to hardworking Pennsylvania folk. Mr. Cordwyn and his older sister Rebecca, lost their parents before they were fully grown. Rebecca married a man named Jack Herndon, and Mr. Cordwyn owes everything to them because they sent him to college. He also says that him and Jane are alike because they are "both aliens in a foreign land". They become trustworthy of eachother. I predict that Uncle Robert and Aunt Clarissa will return soon. Also, that Jane and Simon Cordwyn will become more than friends.

VI. At this time in the story, there is a big ruckus going on in Charlestown. Simon goes to Queen Street to warn his friends to get out while they still can. Jane, being as curious as she is, goes after Simon. Jane, disobeying her uncle's wishes, goes to Queen Street to meet with Simon's rebel friends. Jane finally meets Cousin Hugh Prentice, and his wife Lydia. She already loves them dearly. Lydia is very sweet to her and wants to know about her life. Hugh and his friends discuss matters of the Revolution and Jane listens intently. Jane also meets Peter Quincy, Hugh's apprentice. I predict that Jane will be in a lot of trouble for going to meet Cousin Hugh, because Uncle Robert detests him so much. I also think that Jane and Peter will become good friends.

VII. Jane's time with Hugh and Lydia is interrupted by Brandon coming to take her back home. When Brandon arrives, he gets in a fight with Peter. It shows that there is a lot of tension between loyalists and patriots. When Jane returns home, Clarissa and Robert Prentice are waiting for her. They have just arrived from Rosewall only to find that their niece has disobeyed their only request. Uncle Robert is extremely angry. He blames Uncle Arthur for leaving Jane unsupervised, and he blames Jane for being so disobedient. Jane is told that they will be leaving for Rosewall the next day. I predict that Jane will hate Rosewall, and will come to dislike her Uncle Robert.

VIII. During one night, Jane could not sleep because the heat was unbearable. So, she went out onto the veranda to get some air. Then, she overheard Clarissa and Mr. Cordwyn talking. She realizes that they are having an affair. Jane cannot believe it. She had come to respect and admire Mr. Cordwyn so much, that she did not think he would ever do such a thing. While they were preparing to leave the next morning, Mr. Cordwyn speaks to her and asks her if she's angry about something. Jane replies "No, not angry, Mr. Cordwyn. Just dissapointed". After that, they leave for Rosewall. I predict that Jane will feel bad for leaving him on such a bad note and will miss Mr. Cordwyn greatly. I think that her new life in Rosewall will be dreadfully boring.

IX. In this chapter, Jane arrives at Rosewall with Mrs. Morley, Uncle Robert and Aunt Clarissa. There, she meets Omar, the butler, and his wife Cuba, the housekeeper and cook. Robert and Clarissa show Jane around Rosewall, and she even gets to see Roberts observatory. Shortly after their arrival, Aunt Clarissa announces that she will be returning to Charlestown to see to the house repairs there. Jane thinks that she is just going to continue her affair with Mr. Cordwyn. Also, Jane thinks that she is only having an affair because she believes that there is no love in her marriage. I predict that Uncle Robert will find out about the affair and will be outraged. Also, I think that Jane will continue to want to go to Charlestown to see the Ainsleys.

X. While Clarissa is gone, Robert is lost. He is sad and roams the house restlessly. Clarissa, Robert, and Jane speak about how Jane is to marry Brandon one day. Jane does not like this at all. On the following Saturday, they hosted a party. The guests were Morton and Penelope Dunning, with a fifteen year old daughter, Lucinda, and the Lamberts. Brothers Jacques and Louis Lambert were co-owners of a nearby plantation. They had a great time and Robert even proposed a toast to Jane. I predict that Jane will start to have feelings for Brandon because of his charm and love for her.

XI. During the party, Mr. Cordwyn suddenly arrives with important news. Robert is outraged that he came to his home but decides to let him in. Mr. Cordwyn says that The Virginia Resolution is adopted, and that the American colonies are declared free and independent from England. Everyone in the room is frozen with disbelief and Robert announces that the party is over. Brandon and Arthur get into a huge fight over the matter, followed by a disagreement between Robert and Arthur. Robert exclaims that Arthur is never to set foot into his house again. This shows how the war tears apart families. Then Mr. Cordwyn and Jane go off to talk. She tells him how she overheard him and Aunt Clarissa talking that night. Mr. Cordwyn explains that he put an end to their affair when she came to visit and that is why she is angry with him. He also announces that he will be going back to Pennsylvania, but he will never forget about her. I think that Jane and Mr. Cordwyn will remain in touch and will someday get married. I also think that Jane will want to join the patriot side, to Uncle Robert's dismay.

Part 2 Interlude 1776-1778 XII. In this chapter, Brandon disagrees with his father's views so much that he leaves home to live with some friends in Charlestown. Brandon often visited Rosewall though, and Jane grew fonder of him. At Christmas time, Jane and Clarissa go to visit Arthur and Harriet, without Robert. While in Charlestown, they often went to Goose Creek to visit Harriet's elderly mom. Mrs. Morley and her became fast friends and Mrs. Morley eventually movevd in with her to keep her company. In the fall, news came that Philadelphia had fallen to the British. Throughout her time at Rosewall, Jane just kept thinking about Mr. Cordwym. I think that Jane will see Mr. Cordwyn soon, and they will fall in love. I also think that Jane will grow closer to Clarissa.

Part 3 War Clouds Move South 1778-1780 XIII. In this chapter, Mr. Cordwyn is in Philadelphia and is meeting with Mr. Murphy who is a supplier of goods for the Patriot Army. Mr. Cordwyn's brother-in-law, Jack Herndon hasn't returned home for quite some time so Mr. Cordwyn is filling in for him. Later, Mr. Murphy comes to their home and brings the news that Jack Herndon has been captured. Mr. Cordwyn agrees to meet with Mr. Murphy to further discuss the issue of him joining the Patriots. I predict that Mr. Cordwyn will join the Patriots to replace Jack.

XIV. Rumors had been flying around that Charlestown would be back under British rule, so Robert Prentice moved his family back to their home on Legare Street. Robert wrote to Cousin Hugh and Arthur Ainsley urging them to renounce their patriot views, but they respectfully declined. The British forces sucessfully captured Savannah at this point and everyone was expecting the same to happen to Charlestown. But when, the redcoats vanished in the night, the rebels had a field day. They bombarded the Prentice home with sticks, stones, rotting vegetables, and many other things. Robert wants to shoot the rebels with his pistol but Jane stops him before he kills some them. After this event takes place, Robert announces that they will be going back to Rosewall. I predict that Jane will beome more and more of a patriot. I also think that the British will never take Charlestown and Robert will become very angered. Also, I think that the family will stay at Rosewall until British have taken control of Charlestown.

XV. In June of 1779, Mr. Cordwyn, the schoolmaster, has become the Continental Army's top supply agent. In this chapter, he meets with Fernando Roca. Mr. Roca is representing Spain as he supplies the Continental Army secretly. He is supplying them with food, clothing, medicine, blankets, boots, among other things. But, Mr. Cordwyn is opposed to handling weapons. Interrupting their discussion, is a knock at the door alerting Mr. Cordwyn that Mr. Gillis has obtained British prisoners and wants to kill them. They state that they deserted because they have family in the colonies and didn't want to risk killing them. So, Mr. Cordwyn offers them positions in the Continental Army. They gladly accept, but Mr. Gillis is upset about it. Afterwards, Mr. Cordwyn agrees to be at Cape Fear to accept all cargo, including weapons, from the Spanish. I predict that Mr. Cordwyn will continue to work well as a supply agent. I also think that the British deserters will be only two of many British soldiers that join the Continentals.

XVI. In Charlestown, the number of patriots greatly increased and many loyalists moved their families out of the city. The Prentices are staying at Rosewall and visits to the city are forbidden. One day, at the end of summer, Brandon came to visit. Jane was so lonely that she hugged him and they talked for a while about the fight between him and his father. As Brandon was leaving, Jane accepted a kiss on the cheek from him, after he promised that their 'happy future' would someday come true. As summer drew to a close, Clarissa finally convinced Robert that they needed to have trips to the city. While in Charlestown, Robert attends loyalist meetings, Clarissa visits her friends and attends parties, but Jane finds the parties all too tedious. One day, Robert brings exciting news from a meeting. In Savannah, the rebel forces were terribly defeated by the British. The British are moving north on the Savannah River, and will soon be in Charlestown. On another occasion, at the end of a visit with Arthur Ainsley, he pulls her aside. He asks Jane to come back at three o'clock alone tomorrow, to see Hugh Prentice. I predict that Jane will go see Hugh, and Robert will be infuriated.

XVII. At three o'clock the next day, Jane secretly went to the Ainsley's house to meet with Cousin Hugh. But, to her surprise, not only is cousin Hugh there, but so is her friend that she was longing to see, Mr. Cordwyn. Later, Hugh announced that his apprentice, Peter Quincy, joined the Sons of Liberty and is to be married to Marianne Ellis. As Jane leaves to go back home, Mr. Cordwyn tells her that he's never been able to get her out of his mind. Later that night, Simon tells Lydia and Hugh that he is upset about how he can't tell Jane the truth and wonders why he ever got involved with the war. I predict that Jane and Simon will one day be married, and that Simon will soon tell her the truth. He will state his feelings for her and tell about his involvement in aiding the Continentals in the war.

XVIII. To Jane and Clarissa's dissapointment, Christmas of 1779 was spent at Rosewall. Visits from friends such as Louis Lambert helped to brighten the mood though. When the new year begun, and the Prentice family visited Charlestown, they found it more violent than they remembered. There were more riots and insults were shot at loyalists as they walked through the streets. This angered Robert as he tried to find a way to help the British forces. One day during spring, Captain Richard Fleming, an aid to General Clinton, came to see Robert. Robert offered Rosewall to General Clinton, and the British Army, to be their headquarters when Charlestown falls. I predict that Charlestown will fall to the British soon, and General Clinton will take up Robert on his offer. I also predict that Captain Fleming will fall in love with Jane. I think Jane will develop feelings for him as well.

Part 4 Occupation 1780 XIX. In this chapter, it becomes known that Arthur Ainsley is officially a prisoner on parole. He is in trouble because he is a prominent citizen and he could have influenced many people to join in with the rebel cause. So, the Ainsley's left to live at Harriet's family home in Goose Creek. Clarrisa and Jane try to convine Captain Fleming to try to do something about Arthur and try to get him out. He said that Arthur must sign an Oath of Allegiance to the King. Jane is also concerned with Brandon. He hasn't seen or spoken to his family since the occupation begun. Brandon wants to get a commision in the British Army, but in order to do that he must not get involved with rebels like his mother and father. Meanwhile, Clarissa believes that the main reason that Richard Fleming is trying to help their family so much is because he is extremely attracted to Jane. She wants Jane to decieve Richard, so that he will continue to help them. But, Clarissa does not want this to spoil Jane's arrangement with Brandon. Jane does not like the idea of trying to decieve him and she says that there is no arrangement between her and Brandon. Clarissa also accuses her of meeting a secret lover, and Jane is outraged and storms out of the house to go on a walk. I predict that Jane will be very nice to Richard in order to save Arthur's life. But, I think that she will still be angry at Clarissa. Also, I predict that Jane will continue to say that her and Brandon do not have an arrangement. Lastly, I think that Jane will continue to think about Simon.

XX. During this chapter, Simon and his assistant Billy Evans are talking in Simon's tent while waiting for the Spaniards to come. They have been waiting for weeks for the delivery but it still hasn't come. Simon talks about how he would work for both sides if he could just to keep everyone alive, so they can sit down and talk about the problems reasonably. He also says that he wants to go back to Charlestown when they're done with the Spaniards to see Jane. Suddenly, they see ships coming and Merritt thinks that they are Dutchman, because no one has come to his shore that wasn't friendly. But, the ship was carrying Redcoats and they attacked the shore, killing Merritt. One Redcoat shot Simon with a bayonet and injured his arm, but not before Simon shot and killed him. Simon is ashamed and upset about killing a man that he's never met and barely seen. I predict that Simon will not kill anyone else, and will continue to not carry a weapon. I think that Simon will see Jane very soon, and she will love him more than ever before.

XXI. In this chapter, it becomes known that British General Clinton has been replaced with General Cornwallis. To Robert's great dissapointment, Cornwallis was not interested in using Rosewall as a military base. But, Brandon had become a lieutenant in the American Loyalist Cavalry. Brandon is very upset at Jane for being seen in public with Richard. He is getting very jealous and Jane tells him that all she ever intends to be is just friends with Brandon. Brandon is heartbroken and says that he will start seeing Lucinda Dunning. On Sunday, Luther, the stable boy at Goose Creek, came to the Prentice home while Jane was home alone, and told her awful news. British soldiers had come to Goose Creek looking for Arthur Ainsley, and he has been arrested. Harriet told Luther to tell the Prentices that they needed help badly. But, when Clarissa and Robert return they already know about it and Robert is not sympathetic. Jane is angry at him for not caring about his own family. I predict that Jane will find a way to help Arthur. I also think that Robert will be mad at Jane for yelling at him, and he will continue to not care about Arthur and think that it's his own fault for getting into trouble.

XXII. A week later, Clarissa, Jane, and Harriet, went to go see Arthur to say their good-byes. Arthur and twenty-eight other men were arrested for treason and were to be banished to Saint Augustine, in the British-held province of East Florida. They were forbidden, upob pain of death, to set foot in South Carolina, until the hostilities had ended. Arthur revealed to Jane that their mutual friend, Simon, has expected to visit soon, partly to see Jane. But, now certain papers of Arthur's have fallen into the wrong hands and it is unsafe for him to come. He asked Jane, to tell Simon to get away from here if he contacts her. Jane is dazed by her startling knowledge about Simon and her brooding thoughts roam. To everyone's dissapointment, Brandon never came to see his own father off. I predict that Simon will contact Jane and she will have to tell him not to come. Although Jane really wants to see him, she will have to follow Arthur's instructions. I think that this will all stay a secret and Robert will not find out. Also, I think Jane will be very upset at Brandon for not going to see Arthur.

XXIII. When Brandon arrives at the Prentice home an hour later he tells Jane that he meant to come sooner but everything went wrong. Brandon was just about to leave when his company had been attacked by rebels. Brandon and a number of other men were sent to pursue the rebels. Even after riding like a mad man all the way to Charlestown, he had been too late. Brandon and Jane talk for a while, and Brandon states that he's glad that they're friends now. He also tells how him and Lucinda are getting along greatly. Clarissa continues to be intrigued by Jane's marriage prospects, but Jane won't tell her who is in her secret thoughts. I predict that Clarissa will figure out that Jane is in love with Simon, and she will be upset because he dumped her. I also think that Brandon will continue to have feelings for Jane, despite his statements that he likes Lucinda now.

XXIV. In this chapter, Richard Fleming finally returns to talk to Robert. Richard says how the leader of the rebel smuggling must be great, and that he is known only as the schoolmaster. Later, when Richard talks to Jane, she confesses that she is not interested in him that way, but would like to remain friends. On Jane's long walks she is not meeting a man, but she is looking for signs of life in Hugh's abandoned shop. One day, she runs into Hugh and he tells her that Simon wants to come to see her, and that he is the Continental Army's chief of smuggling. Jane is shocked but assures Hugh that he can trust her. One afternoon, not long after this meeting, a boy with a note came to the Prentice home while Jane wasn't there. Clarissa, dying to find out what Jane was up to, bribed the boy with a gold coin to give her the note. She read it and found that it was from a woman named Mrs. Elinor James. It was concerning Hugh Prentice's farm produce and news of family for her. Clarissa left swiftly and went off to the address listed. I predict that at Mrs. James house it will not be farm produce, but Simon will be there. I think that Clarissa will find out that Jane and Simon are in love. Also, I think that Robert suspects the schoolmaster to be Simon Cordwyn.

XXV. When Clarissa goes to Mrs. James' house, she finds Simon there expecting Jane. Clarissa tells Simon that she thought that Jane was seeing someone but never dreamed that it would be him. Clarissa does not want Simon to hurt Jane the way he hurt her. But, Robert comes in and evidently heard everything. Clarissa is astounded and dreadfully embarassed. Robert politely invites Simon to tea tomorrow, not expecting him to come at all. Later, at the Prentice home, Clarissa and Robert and talking about what happened and Robert says that he doesn't want a dutiful wife, but a loving one. After this, Robert goes to the office of Captain Fleming. He tells Richard that he thinks he will find what he has to say most worthwhile. I predict that Clarissa will continue to feel awful that Robert found out about her past, but she will confront Jane about seeing Simon. I also think that Robert will tell Richard that the schoolmaster and the head of the Continental smugglers is Simon Cordwyn.

XXVI. The very next morning, Robert announced that they will be leaving for Rosewall right away. Clarissa is growing more and more agitated at Robert for making them go to Rosewall whenever he wants. Robert told Cuba that his tossing and turning disturbs Clarissa so he needs to have a bed made up in his study. The following night, Jane was still up and heard Clarissa and Robert quarreling about something, so she went to the top of the stairs and listened quietly. She overheard Robert saying that Simon is the head of rebel smuggling. Jane asked what happened to Mr. Cordwyn, and Robert told her that he is in jail now charged for treason. Clarrisa chimed in and said that Robert told Fleming where to find him. Clarissa also said that she is also to blame for intercepting the note. Jane, outraged, storms upstairs. Later, with the help of Omar, she runs away to find Hugh Prentice, never to live under Robert's roof again. I predict that Jane will find Hugh and together they will find a way to get Simon out of jail. I also think that Clarissa, not Robert, will come looking for her at Hugh's home.

XXVII. Early the next morning, Jane and Omar arrived at Hugh and Lydia's home tired and weary. After some food and water, Omar returned to Rosewall, and Jane went to bed. Hugh, with tiredless effort, tried to get more information about Simon's predicament. All he could find out was that he was being kept in the dungeon of the old exchange building, and his trial would begin in two weeks. Meanwhile, Jane helped out by doing many chores, and she began to feel more and more at home. One day, Clarissa came to the shop to talk with Jane. She brought Jane some clothes, and took her for a carriage ride to chat with her. Clarissa told her about her affair with Simon, but Jane said how she already knew. Clarissa also gave her a letter from Brandon. After reading it she permitted herself a faint smile. But it was quickly replaced with sadness when thinking of Simon's fate. I predict that Simon will not be hung and that Jane will forgive Clarissa and Robert.

XXVIII. After Robert gave the information about Simon Corrdwyn being the school master to Captain Fleming, he was put on trial. The trial was to prove that he was the infamous schoolmaster. He was accused of high treason for smuggling goods. Although Jane and Clarissa did not attend the trials, Hugh attended every session, and filled them in on the action. Captain Fleming is really excited for this trial because nailing the rebel schoolmaster will most likely result in a promotion for Captain Fleming. Simon was hopelessly guilty. Before the trial began, Robert suprisingly started to talk to Hugh. He asked her about Jane. Robert was worried about her and misses her dearly. After Hugh spoke, Robert stood up and asked to defend Simon. This shows that Robert sincerely cares about Jane and her feelings for Simon. Everyone in the courtroom was shocked at the famous loyalist defending the guilty rebel smuggler. Robert stated that he merely told Fleming that Simon Cordwyn was back in Charlestown and nothing more. I predict that Simon will be pronounced innocent. I think that Jane will forgive Robert for being so cruel, because he stood up for Simon. I also think that Hugh and Robert will get along better.

XXIX. After days of trials, the fate of Simon Cordwyn was finally announced. He was pronounced guilty. Simon was banished to Nova Scotia, Canada, until hostilities with England have ceased. For being guilty of high treason, this was a fairly mild punishment. Jane was dying to see Simon before he was sent to Canada, for what looked like years. She briefly saw him and called out to him when he was leaving. He said, "Jane! Wait for me, I'll-" There was no time for more. Early the next morning, Jane awoke to a visit from Captain Fleming before he sails for England. He tells her that he cares for her greatly and asks her to be his wife. He says that England is her home and that she belongs in the distinguished Fleming family because she is Lady Jane Prentice. But, because of her feelings for Simon, Jane politely declines the offer. She says that she is an American now, and she likes the sound of it. I predict that Jane and Simon will one day be together. I think that many other men will come and fall in love with Jane before he returns.

Part 5 Storm's Fury 1781 XXX. In this chapter Simon arrives in Nova Scotia. But, he travels through the icy tundra and ends up in an isolated fishing village called Mavillette, on the west coast. The first person he meets there is Madame Duveau and she plans to get the whole town together to meet Simon. She proposes that Simon be the schoolteacher there and they will provide him with lodging and a classroom. Needing a place to stay, Simon accepts the offer. He was given little supplies, but he made it work and the children were bright with excitement. Winter in Nova Scotia seems to last forever, and Simon wants to go to South Carolina right when spring begins. To Simon's greapt pleasure, Armand Duveau agrees to take him to the nearest town in Maine. Simon is going to go to South Carolina to find Jane, but he must be extremely cautious. I predict that Simon will find Jane and they will get married. I also think that the French and American forces will beat the British in battles and the war will be over soon.

XXXI. Harriet Ainsley lived in seclusion with Mrs. Morley and Mrs. Dudley. She is incredibly lonely and sad that her family is not together. One day, Harriet arrives glowing with news that there is talk of a prisoner exchange, and Arthur might be included. A week later, Jane sees Lydia and Hugh sitting sadly at the table. They inform her that Marianne, Peter's wife, was staying with her family in Georgetown waiting for their baby to arrive, when loyalist thugs attacked the farm. When Marianne ran away in fear, she tumbled in a ravine, and when the baby was born the next morning, he was dead. Peter was mortified and Jane went to go comfort him. Peter shouted with anger about the American tories, and how he hates them so much. But, he cools down and Jane invites him over for supper. I predict that Simon will come soon to meet Jane. I also think that more and more violent acts will continue.

XXXII. One day, Luther, the stable boy at Goose Creek, arrived with bad news once again. He said that Brandon is badly hurt and he keeps asking for Jane. When they arrived, Dr. Jeffers informed them that Brandon was shot with a musket. After seeing that Brandon was unresponsive to her, Jane went to talk to Harriet. Jane suggested that Robert should be told about what has happened, and Harriet hit her without warning. Harriet continued to blame Robert for Brandon being shot. It turns out that Brandon saved another soldiers life. With Jane's persuasion, Dr. Jeffers sent a rider to Rosewall to inform Robert and Clarissa of Brandon's injury. When Brandon finally wakes up, he tells Jane of his affections and confesses that Lucinda Dunning never meant anything to him. He asks Jane to marry him, and Jane reluctantly agrees. That night, Jane could hardly sleep. But when she awoke she found that Brandon had died of internal bleeding. Jane started to weep uncontrollably. I predict that Simon will finally find Jane and they will be together at last. I also think that Robert will be upset that he wasn't informed earlier.

XXXIII. When Robert arrived later that afternoon, he was stunned to find out that Brandon had passed earlier that morning. Robert intends to pay his respects and be on his way but Dr. Jeffers tells him that he is not to go in the house. He tells Robert that Harriet blames him for Brandon's death and that he should come back to Dr. Jeffers house to see Hugh and Jane. But, Robert goes inside anyway and Harriet shoots him. He is badly injured in his arm and shoulder. With Clarissa being sick and Robert now badly injured, Jane and Hugh decide to take Robert back to Rosewall and help them out. I predict that Robert and Hugh will start to get along more and that their family will be patched up again. I think that Robert and Clarissa will be extremely glad that Hugh and Jane came to help out at Rosewall.

XXXIV. On a glorious day in late October, Britain finally surrendered to the Americans, at Yorktown. Patriots went crazy with excitement and Loyalists his in the shadows. Mrs. Morley and Jane were finally reunited, as Mrs. Morley was taken to Rosewall. When Hugh returned home, he was without Jane. She was staying at Rosewall until things get better there. Robert will always remain a loyalist and he won't give up. He even formed a loyalist militia group that set up camp right on the Rosewall grounds. Lydia is a little upset that Jane is staying at Rosewall, and she hopes that Robert won't try to temp her into staying there for good. Hugh also tells her about how when he was at Rosewall, everyone was courteous to him. But, he said that it was odd being there because he felt like an intruder. Also, that he cant believe how much his family was torn apart by the war. I predict that the family will continue to patch things up and forgive eachother. Also, that Clarissa and Robert will recover.

XXXV. Robert's militia group had taken over all of Rosewall. What was once a beautiful garden, was now trampled by soldiers and horses. Jane is obviously the leader of Rosewall, with Clarissa and Robert being ill and injured. One day, to everyones surprise, Arthur showed up at Rosewall. Arthur announces that Governor Rutledge will be coming to Charlestown, and he appointed Arhur Ainsley as deputy of the district. Also, he warns Robert that a huge Patriot force is planning an attack on Rosewall. But, Robert, confident and stubborn as ever, does not doubt his troops ability to fight them off. Arthur urges Robert to surrender to the Patriots, as many other loyalists have, because they now control the backcountry. Arthur also tells Jane that Simon is back in America, and that he is coming to find her. But, Jane says that she cannot abandon Clarissa and Robert now. In the middle of the night the Patriot forces arrived at Rosewall. With a sharp shot at the roof, the siege was under way. I predict that Rosewall will fall and Robert will be heartbroken. Also, I think that Jane will get out just in time to meet Simon at Goose Creek.

XXXVI. When the battle of Rosewall began, Robert's militia had many deserters and wasn't doing good. One day, Jacques Lambet was summoned into talk to Major Thomas McNeal, commander of the forces besieging Rosewall. He gave him a letter from Arthur Ainsley ordering them to maintain the siege, but not to attack. But, they both disregarded this letter and pretended that they never read it. The Patriot forces had a strong attack on Rosewall that came in through the rear. Robert's militia suffered brutally, but eventually sent their invaders scrambling. Robert is astonished to find that Jane is against him. She says that the war is over, and he lost. But Robert, being stubborn as usual, refuses to give up. He decides to continue fighting. I predict that Jane will leave Rosewall soon, and will be with Simon. I also think that Clarissa will pass away.

XXXVII. Just before dawn, the Patriots unleashed another attack on Rosewall. This time, they fired cannons. The first hit the plantation house, which alerted Robert, Jane, and everyone else to get out. But, when Cuba went to go find Mrs. Morley, just as she saw her, a cannonball hit the top of the house, killing both women. Just as Omar tells Jane this news he announces that he is running away over the mountains. As Patriot cannons continue to fire, all of the militia-men fleed, telling Robert to wave the surrender flag. But Robert would never. He climbed up on the wall waving a musket ready to attack. But, he was shot with a cannonball and carried off to a makeshift hospital. After this, Jane waved the white surrender flag. I predict that Robert will live and will always remain a loyalist and never renounce his beliefs. I also think that Simon will come soon.

XXXVIII. After the battle, Major McNeal turned the Rosewall grounds into military court. He was trying Mr. Warren, when he was interrupted by Simon Cordwyn's entrance. Simon ordered McNeal and his men to leave the grounds of Rosewall. He also said that when Arthur Ainsely arrives the next day, he will not be pleased. After his interview with Mr. Warren, Simon went upstairs to find Jane. When he finds her, he tells her that she has taken over his heart, mind, and whole body. Also, that he thinks about her constantly. She says that she feels the same way, and Simon then asks her to marry him. I predict that they will live a good life together, and will be married soon. Great job 50/50