Some Militia are standing on the Green, talking, while others are in and around Buckman Tavern and the houses surrounding the green. The three men, who have loaded their weapons, fire their muskets in rapid succession into the air.
Heads peer from doors and windows and the men start to come out of the Tavern.
Parker calls for William Diamond . He is the last man to leave the tavern area. Sergeant Munroe begins to indicate the spot where he wants the men to form the line. The men form up on the Green as the sound of marching British troops is heard. Their drums are beating and Diamond 's drumming continues until the British begin to extend their lines.