The work went quickly once it was finally started. By early afternoon the roof was on except for the tricky cutting and clay-mud flashing around the chimney. The Cross family would sleep that night in a real house at last. John Paine arrived just as Shubel was finishing up. But the word is out.
People are on edge.
They heard from Hanover town down at the fort. Militia all along the river are getting a call to Newbury. Something's up, but it might not come our way. Our boys are sitting tight for now. Captain told me we're supposed to rally when we hear the musket signals.