"No. I wanted to go out as soon as we heard that murder had been done; but mother wouldn't listen to me. It was only by promising to come directly here, and have you walk home with me, that she was willing I should venture out now. The streets are filled with people, and the excitement is as great as at noonday."
"Have you heard whether the British captain has been arrested?"
"Father said, and he was among those who waited to be certain Governor Hutchinson wouldn't play us false, that the investigation was not finished until three o'clock this morning. The captain has been held for trial, and the squad of soldiers who did the firing are all in jail."
"Do you know what is to be done now?"
"There is to be a town meeting at Faneuil Hall at eleven o'clock, and it is said that Master Samuel Adams will address the people."
"I wouldn't dare go in a crowd while the wound on my arm is yet unhealed. What have you to do this morning?"
"Why do you ask?"
"I wanted you to come to my home with me; but I suppose that is too much to ask, for of course you intend to be on the street, in order to know what is going on."
"I'll go with you willingly, Chris. I have seen enough of the work which may be done on the street, until the time comes when I can be of some assistance."