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Boston, April 21, 1775
Gage meets with his senior commanders to assess future options. Admiral Graves, commander of the colonial contingent of the Royal Navy, proposes that Gage’s troops root out the rebels from the surrounding hills while the navy provides support from the harbor. Gage believes the colonists are prepared for a long fight and doesn’t think he has sufficient manpower to rout them. Later, the rebels send word of the battle to England, and Gage fears the fallout when word of British atrocities against civilians gets out. As Gage ponders the security of his command, Warren unexpectedly visits. He asks Gage to allow innocent civilians to leave Boston. Gage, however, sees civilians as insurance against a rebel assault on the city. Warren responds that loyalists outside of Boston may themselves face danger from colonial rebels. Gage guarantees safe passage out of the city to any who wishes to leave; in exchange, Boston must be open to any loyalists who seek sanctuary. Warren leaves, and Gage wonders if he’ll be replaced.
Lexington, April 30, 1775
As Adams gazes upon the bloody aftermath of Lexington Green, he knows how it will play out in England: Gage will blame the rebels, and England will respond accordingly.
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