They give up guarding the effigies and go home. The tax collector, Johnston, and his friends breathe a sigh of relief.
The next day, Johnston gets into an altercation with a man on the street. A crowd gathers with axes and painted faces. They travel the streets throughout the night, destroying Howard and Moffat's houses. They intimidate Johnston into resigning with the promise of sparing his house.
Some view the violence as a justified action, but others see it as a violation of the tax collector's rights. The tax supporters are officially run out of town, but they argue that they should be compensated for their losses. Should Swallow advocate on their behalf?
The next day, Johnston gets into an altercation with a man on the street. A crowd gathers with axes and painted faces. They travel the streets throughout the night, destroying Howard and Moffat's houses. They intimidate Johnston into resigning with the promise of sparing his house.
Some view the violence as a justified action, but others see it as a violation of the tax collector's rights. The tax supporters are officially run out of town, but they argue that they should be compensated for their losses. Should Swallow advocate on their behalf?