He raided rebels of importance all over the west and north of New Jersey. He freed prisoners from the jail in Newton, and he terrorized those loyal to the rebellion. No doubt he pleased the many farmers and wealthy landholders of Sussex and Warren counties who considered the Revolution to be nothing more than an oppressive revolt against all they understood to be moral and sacred. Moody was often just one step ahead of the Continentals. It is said he had a hiding place at Bishop's Rock, a promontory on the western shore of Lake Hopatcong.
Legend tells of a fabulous cave there, with oriental carpets, secret doors and lavish furnishings.
There is even a story associated with Moody that tells of a young Sussex lass who fell in love with this notoriously dashing Loyalist. One evening she discovered a plan set by the Continentals to trap her lover. She galloped her horse into the countryside to warn him, and when she reached their place of rendezvous, came upon him at the same time as the Continental soldiers. She was too late. The soldiers called for Moody to surrender.