From Swallow's home near the Colony House, they see the mob burn the effigies. The mob, unable to locate Swallow's friends, disperses.
The next day, Johnston, Howard, and Moffat venture into town. As evening approaches, an altercation escalates and the mob forms again. A crowd gathers with painted faces and axes. Swallow, Johnston, and Moffat flee to a nearby ship. Angry that Swallow hid the men the night before, the mob goes to his house first. After breaking the windows, they go to Moffat's house, then Johnston's. They repeat the cycle throughout the night, stealing and destroying property. By 2:00 am, Swallow's house and property are almost completely demolished. What should he do now?
The next day, Johnston, Howard, and Moffat venture into town. As evening approaches, an altercation escalates and the mob forms again. A crowd gathers with painted faces and axes. Swallow, Johnston, and Moffat flee to a nearby ship. Angry that Swallow hid the men the night before, the mob goes to his house first. After breaking the windows, they go to Moffat's house, then Johnston's. They repeat the cycle throughout the night, stealing and destroying property. By 2:00 am, Swallow's house and property are almost completely demolished. What should he do now?