"Raid", 41 (Event)
Text:
Page Number:
41
Order within Page:
1
First 8-10 words of event:
Ringo and I had taken up the harness again;
Page Event Ends:
41
Era:
Civil War (1861-1865)
Characters Present:
Narrative Status:
Narrated
Date:
Monday, August 1, 1864 to Wednesday, August 10, 1864
Notes:
The black woman invokes both the Hebrew Bible and New Testament when she states that "Hit's Jordan we coming to" (41). She also asserts her freedom by remaining silent when Mrs. Millard asks, "Who do you belong to?" (41).
Summary:
On their journey to Hawkhurst, Rosa Millard, Bayard, and Ringo encounter a black woman with child along the road. She accepts a ride in the wagon before disembarking to rejoin her party.
Chronological Order:
22.00
Indeterminate Date Range:
Keywords:
Freedom, Journey, Bible
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