Traitor

The Revolution

After walking for a few more miles, Thomas Preston and Joseph Warren reached the end of the woods. "Be prepared for a lot of people to stare at you," Warren told Preston. Together, they exited the woods.

    Blue-coated people were everywhere, and one by one, they all turned to stare at Preston with worried looks on their faces. Preston tried to stay very close to Warren; he had no idea how these undisciplined farmers would react. Would they attack him?

    Finally, the two reached a white tent in the center of the camp. Preston could recognize two of the three people under it. He saw Sam Adams and John Hancock standing by another man who seemed to be the general of the camp. "Is that Washington?" Preston whispered to Warren.

    "Yeah," Warren whispered back. Warren approached Washington. "General," he said. "This is..."

    "Thomas Preston," Preston said. "Former captain of the British Army."

    "Former?" Washington asked.

    "Yes, sir," Preston confirmed. "I have left Gage and his army."

    "I told you about how Preston tipped us off about Gage's plans," Warren continued. "I do not see why he would do that if he really was still with Gage."

    Washington nodded and turned to Preston. "You do understand that if you do work with us, there will be someone with you at all times."

    "That would be understandable, sir," Preston said.

    "What can you tell us about Gage's plans?" Washington asked.

    "All I know as of now is that Gage is planning a full-on assault on your camp soon and he is planning on receiving reinforcements from England as we speak."

    "Then we must prepare immediately," Washington said as he turned to leave.

    "Sir," Preston asked. "What do you need me to do? Is there any way I can prove myself?"

    Washington looked back over at Preston. "The moment will reveal itself when you can prove your loyalty. Until then, you will be watched with caution."