Chains

The Loyalists hold a celebratory parade in the city. Becky has vanished, leaving Isabel fully in charge of the household chores and cooking. Madam is more demanding than ever since Master’s return, and they also now have two British soldiers billeting at the house. Isabel is exhausted and often falls asleep in the middle of her chores. Lady Seymour requests Isabel to be sent to her as she has 10 German soldiers living in her house. Madam protests, but Master Lockton insists she go immediately.

Isabel finds Lady Seymour’s home full of rude, loud, and untidy soldiers. She still visits the Tea Water Pump, but all her friends have disappeared, including Grandfather. On the morning of September 21, she awakens to the city on fire. The entire city is ablaze, including the Seymour home. Isabel must help the Lady escape, but Lady Seymour insists on grabbing a few valuable items. Isabel clutches Ruth’s doll and struggles to carry the heavy load while also assisting Lady out of the house. She can stuff the items in her pockets but must leave the doll to burn with the house. When Lady Seymour collapses on the stairs, Isabel must set down all the items to get them both outside safely.