Sunday, September 15, 1776
- Already, Isabel is second guessing herself, thinking that maybe she should go back to the Patriot side, or even return to the Locktons, as bad as that would be. Nevertheless, she decides she's made the right choice. As she makes her way to the waterfront, she passes the rebel camp and sees that their tents are deserted. Everything they own—including blankets and food—is abandoned. On a night as cold as this, these abandoned provisions can't mean anything good.
- British boats begin to arrive at the waterfront and soldiers jump out, heading in search of rebel soldiers.
- Isabel approaches one of the British captains and attempts to persuade him to employ her as a cook or washwoman. He ignores her, but perks up a little when she offers information about the abandoned camp and the location of General Washington's headquarters. He tells her that Isabel is correct in saying she's useful—but then quickly loses interest when she says that she belongs to a Loyalist household.
- The army's policy is to only hire slaves from rebels.
- Just when things can't get any worse, they do. A crowd of British men begins to exit the boat and Isabel is confronted with a familiar face… Mr. Lockton. Lockton asks about the mark on her face and is actually enough of a creep to mock her for it.
- So much for getting support from the British. Isabel finally goes and buys the items on Madam's list, then returns to the Locktons' house.
- Once again, she has no idea what side she's on.