Love and Intrigue in 1811 Indiana Territory
Exiled English weaver David Lawrence arrives in Corydon Indiana Territory in 1811 to confront an old foe. He befriends Patrice O Bannon and daughters Toinette and Lydia while uncovering Cranmer as a spy. A militia forms as tensions rise and Lawrence grows close to Toinette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lawrence
Corydon
Indiana Territory
Patrice O'Bannon
Charming Toinette
Job Cranmer
Lydia
England
Cranmer
United States
David
Toinette
Moonlight Confidences Under Corydon Moonlight
David shares danger and duty with Governor Harrison as they plan to hunt down Girty Scull and others while tending to personal vows. In a moonlit moment with Toinette the hopeful exile reveals his past in England and Ireland and his longing for Amer ica’s acceptance.
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David
Harrison
Girty
Vincennes
John
Governor Harrison
Cranmer
Corydon
Erle
Scull
Seul
Weaver's Brotherhood
Toinette
Blackford
Ike
A Love Bounded By War Ties at the Ohio Frontier
In the Ohio frontier town two weddings unfold as Toinette della Fontaine receives a lover’s confession from David, who pledges a world beyond her. She rebuffs him, declaring friendship, while he departs toward Clarksville then Louisville to chase duty and longing amid the looming war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
America
Patrice
New Orleans
Philip Bell
Rachel Harbeson
Isham Stroud
Patsy Sands
Toinette
David
Arcadia
New Land
Madame Recamier
Patrice O'Bannon
Paris
Congress
England
Clay
Kentucky
Seaboard
Ohio
Ike Blackford
Fear Drives David to Restock Before River Crossing
David works by day and studies law by night in a heavy mood as he plans a journey to replenish his stock. Colonel Posey delays his return to Corydon and asks him to buy goods needed for the business and to ferry supplies across the river.
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David
Posey
Corydon
Question of David Lydia and Cranmer marriage and spying
The speaker questions whether David will marry Lydia and ally with Cranmer in spying despite his current hatred of spies. The lines explore motive and loyalty amid bitter feelings and potential duplicity.
The Silver Dining and The Fender Hearted Cook
Dialogue excerpt features the Mistress learning the master is wounded and a cook reassures that care will patch him up, hinting at resilience and recovery themes in a domestic setting. The scene centers on concern, improvised care, and hope.
Compromise in Quip About Champagne and Ice Cream
Maude advises not to marry a man with a champagne appetite and a beer habit. Magnite replies with a witty counter and a nod to ice cream soda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude
Magnite
Paul in Rome Journey and Gospel Witness
The lesson outlines Paul leaving Malta about February AD 60, traveling via Syracuse and Rhegium to Puteoli and Rome. It describes welcoming delegations, Paul’s reception in Appii Forum and the Three Taverns, and his stay in a hired house under guard. He preaches first to Jews then to Gentiles, proving Jesus as Messiah from Moses and the prophets, even as some oppose.
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Paul
Melita
Malta
Syracuse
Italy
Rhegium
Puteoli
Pozzuoh
Bay of Naples
Naples
Rome
Appis Forum
Appius
Pauls
Luke
Appii Forum
Julius
Forum
Caesar
Jesus
Judea
Acrippa
Jesus of Nazareth
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Samuel McCoy
Antoinette O’banmon
Indiana
Bobbs-Merrill Co
Princeton
Billy Paterson
Madelon
Rover
Duke of Newcastle
St. John’s Palace
Battle
Jane
Timon
Harry White
Nienry Kirke White
Mr. White
Ife
Mr. Southey
Barry
Cambridge
Louisville
Quarksville
Clarksville
George Rogers Clark
Yan
Lydia Cranmer
Fort Steuben
Wone
Lawrence
International Sunday School
E. O. Sellers
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
God
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