Dueling Crisis in New York Loyalist Turmoil
In September 1768 Solomon Binkus and Jack Irons warn settlers in Horse Valley of an Indian uprising while rescuing Colonel Hare’s kin. Their romance with Margaret unsettles family plans as political tension grows in Boston and Philadelphia, ending in a duel challenge between American and British factions led by Lionel Clarke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ril
Solomon Binkus
Jack Irons
Horse Valley
New York
Colonel Hare
England
Jack
Margaret
Fort B
Stanwix
Hare
London
Irons
Albany
Colonies
Solomon
Boston
Captain Preston
Preston
Duel on the English coast in the Rose and Garter
Solomon Binkus recounts a dawn duel near Deal between British officers and American youths. Jack Irons shoots first, wounding Clarke in the wrist, while Solomon aids. After the confrontation, the King’s observer is identified and Jack is praised for his courage. Preston plans a final escape to the ship. Jack then chooses to return to London with Margaret.
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Preston
Solomon Rinkus
Clarke
Mr. Binkus
John Irons, Jr
Captain Preston
England
America
Young Irons
Solomon
Shooter’s Hill
Leutenant
Gollar
Jack
Solomon Binkus
Prise
C.a
Duels, Loyalties and Love in London
Jack meets a veiled go-between then dines with Sir Benjamin Hare who questions his duty to the king. Jack vows loyalty to his principles and Margaret, offering America as a future home, while the baronet pushes to sever their ties. Franklin warns of possible pursuit and danger ahead.
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Franklin
Jack
Margaret
Philadelphia
John Pringle
Pringie
Sir John
General Clarke
Gough Square
Fleet Street
John
Leutenant
America
Cape Cod
Harley Street
Twickenham Road
Indi
Cate
Benjamin Hare
Almack Club
Tam
Sir Benjamin
England
London
France
Benjamin
Baronet
Lana
Goshen
Egypt
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Richard
Irving Bacheller
Irving Ba
Benjamin Franklin
Rgaret
Doctor Franklin
Binkus
Washington
Yankees
Custor
Igaret
Lione
Jeffrey Amherst
Robert Beasley
Malvollo
Dodd
Andrew Aguecheek
Lionel Clarke
Chapter
Rose and Garter
Doctor Brooks
David
Lot
John Irons
Pother
Gin’ral
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