196 “When we come for good to this country, we’ll divide the land, and I’ll take this here for my share.” American soldier as told to Mrs. Curzon in The Story of Laura Secord, p. 66.
196 “You scoundrel, all you’ll ever get here will be six feet of earth.” Laura Secord in The Story of Laura Secord, p. 66.
199 “You were right about the six feet of earth, missus,” American soldier in The Story of Laura Secord, p. 66.
215 “James, somebody ought to tell Lieutenant FitzGibbon they are coming.” Laura Secord as related by Laura Secord Clark, granddaughter of Laura Secord, to Mrs. George S. Henry, Ontario Dept. of Public Records and Archives, Misc., 1933 and Ruth McKenzie, Laura Secord, The Legend and the Lady (Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 1971), p. 51.
215 “Well, if I crawled on my hands and knees, I could not get there in time.” James Secord in Laura Secord, p. 51.
215 “Well, suppose I go?” Laura Secord in Laura Secord, p. 51.
215 “You go? With the country in so disturbed a state? I doubt a man could get through, let alone a woman.” James Secord in Laura Secord, p. 51.
215 “You forget, James, that God will take care of me.” Laura Secord in Laura Secord, p.51.
238–239 “I am aware…to protect you.” FitzGibbon in Mary Agnes FitzGibbon, A Veteran of 1812: The Life of James FitzGibbon (Toronto: William Briggs, 1894), p. 88.
239 “I can only give…shall attack you.” FitzGibbon in A Veteran of 1812, p.89.
240 “Not another word…are my prisoners.” FitzGibbon in A Veteran of 1812, p. 90.
240 “American troops, right face. Quick march.” FitzGibbon in A Veteran of 1812, p. 90.
240 “…shall the American troops ground their arms here?” FitzGibbon in A Veteran of 1812, p. 90.
240 “Let… on the other side.” Major De Haren in A Veteran of 1812, p. 91.
241 “…do you think it prudent… of the Indians?” FitzGibbon in A Veteran of 1812, p. 91.
241 “For God’s sake, sir, do what this officer bids you!” Boerstler in A Veteran of 1812, p. 91.
241 “Do so.” De Haren in A Veteran of 1812, p. 91.
241 “Americans, halt! … Ground your arms!” FitzGibbon in A Veteran of 1812, p. 91.
241 “Americans, don’t touch your arms! … Remember, I am here.” FitzGibbon in A Veteran of 1812, p. 91.
242 “…slept right off.” Laura Secord in A Veteran of 1812,
p. 85.
OTHER BOOKS
BY CONNIE BRUMMEL CROOK
NOVELS
The Meyers Saga
Flight
Meyers’ Creek
Meyers’ Rebellion
The Nellie McClung trilogy
Nellie L.
Nellie’s Quest
Nellie’s Victory
Historical Years in Upper Canada: Ontario
The Hungry Year
The Perilous Year
No Small Victory
PICTURE BOOKS
Maple Moon (Lune d’érable)
Laura Secord’s Brave Walk
CHAPTER BOOK
Mary’s Way
CONNIE BRUMMEL CROOK is an historian, former teacher, and the author of more than a dozen historical books for children that often focus on the history of Upper Canada. One of her books on the 1837 Rebellion in Upper Canada, Meyers’ Rebellion, was a Geoffrey Bilson Fiction Award finalist. Her picture book, Maple Moon, was a Storytelling World Honour Title winner. Connie lives in Peterborough, Ontario.
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