Still Brother Jonathan, whose heart was like a hammer and head like a castle. This courier was destined to startle indeed the people of the cedars.
The American army was in dire distress and Lord Howe was on the sea!
Brother Jonathan! He had grown now in reputation so that the hearts of the people beyond his own State were his. If he could save the situation he would indeed be the first of patriots.
The messenger came, and said: “I am sent to you from Washington.”
The Governor turned to the courier:
“Go to the tavern; take your horse and yourself, and say to your chief, ‘It shall be done!’”
What was it that should be done?
The Council of Safety assembled in the back store.
“Washington waits another regiment,” said one of the members in the back store.
“Yes, so it seems,” said another. “Every point seems to be threatened.”