euve trained the men during the day. Gabriel wrote Anne Howard a few letters in his off time. Lord Cornwallis was extremely mad at the militia for taking his personal stuff. He usually had a reputation for wearing perfect clothing for the occasion, but was forced to look indecent. In the bay across from Cornwallis were his supply ships the Bristol and the York. Aboard the Bristol were much needed supplies such as ammunition. On the Bristol were Cornwallis’s new uniforms and other supplies of this nature. The militia snuck aboard the York as the Bristol was being unloaded. They took many supplies, and rowed away. The York blew up soon after. The militia paid a visit to Pembroke where Gabriel met up with Anne. He spent the night there, where she played a trick on him. When they were young Gabriel had put ink in her tea, so it was her turn to return the favor. Then they read Common Sense together. Mr. Howard began contributing supplies to the militia. A few days later another British supply train was spotted. When the militia attacked they soon found out that it was a trap. The Green Dragoons led by Tavington came riding over the hill. The militia retreated into the woods, and lost the following Dragoons. About sixty of the militiamen were dead, wounded, or missing. Martin soon was informed that the British held eighteen of the militiamen. The next day Martin went to Cornwallis’s camp dressed as a civilian who wanted to speak with him. Cornwallis’ dogs that had been given to him by the King followed Martin into camp. After negotiating, Martin and Cornwallis agreed to exchange prisoners. As Martin left, he called the dogs to him, and on top of that, the prisoners of Martins were really scarecrows. Cornwallis was very furious. He called for Tavington, who devised a plan to get to Martin by getting at his family. The Dragoons went to Charlotte’s home. Charlotte and the children had gone out ...
