[SPEAKER_00] Thank you for watching.
[SPEAKER_01] Wonderful.
[SPEAKER_01] Charles?
[SPEAKER_01] Sir?
[SPEAKER_01] It seems like we're not the only ones looking for Mr. Church.
[SPEAKER_01] Damn it, he could be anywhere.
[SPEAKER_01] What do we do?
[SPEAKER_01] We find him.
[SPEAKER_01] Come I'll show you how
[SPEAKER_00] benjamin church was a talented physician and essentially the first surgeon general of the u.s
[SPEAKER_00] army church was born in rhode island a grad and graduated from harvard university in 17
[SPEAKER_00] 54 so you're meeting him here just out of college he'll be
[SPEAKER_00] appointed head of the medical wing of the continental army in 1775 but for god's sake
[SPEAKER_00] don't tell him it'll go straight to his head church goes on to become a vocal patriot which makes him
[SPEAKER_00] sound like a member of a weird barbershop quartet. But he was a member of the Sons of
[SPEAKER_00] Liberty and his local committee of correspondence. He wouldn't speak at the third anniversary
[SPEAKER_00] of the Boston Massacre. He's also got a house in a very nice part of town. Being a doctor
[SPEAKER_00] must pay well.
[SPEAKER_00] Charles Lee was a British soldier who went on to be a major figure in the Revolutionary War.
[SPEAKER_00] Lee's father was a colonel in the British Army and started his son off in a military career early.
[SPEAKER_00] He was sent to a military academy in Switzerland.
[SPEAKER_00] during his formative years and then in 1746 Lee became an ensign in his father's
[SPEAKER_00] regiment. Lee was sent to the colonies in 1755 to fight in the French and Indian
[SPEAKER_00] war.
[SPEAKER_00] He served under Edward Braddock and then later at Fort Ticonderoga, where he was injured
[SPEAKER_00] in the fighting, he recovered and later fought at Fort Niagara.
[SPEAKER_00] thought there were a lot of fort fights fought he finished his time
[SPEAKER_00] in the colonies with the british conquest of montreal he returned to england in 1760
[SPEAKER_00] possibly because he was seeking career advancements he was named a major in 17
[SPEAKER_00] 1961 and was sent to fight the Spanish in Portugal. Though his service recorded there
[SPEAKER_00] was good, Lee didn't receive praise on his return home. In fact, he was retired from
[SPEAKER_00] the army at half-pay. After that, Lee became a vocal critic.
[SPEAKER_00] of military higher-ups and the British Prime Minister and found that his
[SPEAKER_00] military career had inexplicably completely stalled
[SPEAKER_01] Should we write his family do you think not our business to middle even if we've the best of intentions
[SPEAKER_01] But if you could have seen it, they were surely drunk carrying on like that and during the day no less
[SPEAKER_01] As advanced knowledge in the colonies by Royal Charter King's College has been created in New York
[SPEAKER_00] the Boston Gazette your best
[SPEAKER_00] distribution a wider selection of brewery services than any other
[SPEAKER_01] in the city should we write his family do you think not our business to middle
[SPEAKER_01] even if we've the best of intentions but if you could have seen it they were
[SPEAKER_01] surely drunk carrying on like that and during the day no less
[SPEAKER_01] Scandalous behavior from one who aims to be a surgeon.
[SPEAKER_01] Not likely if he keeps up such carousing.
[SPEAKER_01] Truly a shameful display.
[SPEAKER_01] Benjamin's parents would be mortified.
[SPEAKER_01] Perhaps I should send someone to retrieve him
[SPEAKER_01] before he damages his reputation beyond repair.
[SPEAKER_00] They stumbled off to the northeast,
[SPEAKER_01] no doubt in search of a tavern or some other place of ill repute.
[SPEAKER_01] Start questioning those on the street.
[SPEAKER_01] I'm headed for higher ground.
[SPEAKER_00] Portals like watercraft have the skiff for you.
[SPEAKER_01] Come see us, here three behind me, ladies and sons.
[SPEAKER_00] Simpsons of...
[SPEAKER_00] Smithfield, the finest provider of food.
[SPEAKER_00] Thank you for watching.
[SPEAKER_01] Time to take a listen.
[SPEAKER_01] With luck, one of those people knows what became of Benjamin.
[SPEAKER_01] the areas definitely suffered a decline in character indeed all manner of erifs and
[SPEAKER_01] lads now walk the streets why just earlier today i had a run-in with some do tell it was down by
[SPEAKER_01] the church a group of men comes rushing through when one of them suddenly falls to the ground
[SPEAKER_01] all torn up i thought about
[SPEAKER_01] going to see if you needed help but a look from one of them changed my mind
[SPEAKER_01] probably for the best those aren't the sort of people you want to get mixed up with
[SPEAKER_01] I've asked the Criers, but they all plead ignorance.
[SPEAKER_01] Bugger that! They're lying!
[SPEAKER_01] Aye. Well, what can I do?
[SPEAKER_01] Grats light off them, and I'll knock they into grovel.
[SPEAKER_01] Actions speak louder than words, my friend.
[SPEAKER_01] Arrest one and put him in stocks. See if he's so glib then.
[SPEAKER_01] To do so without cause will set them singing songs about us.
[SPEAKER_01] Last thing to sit needs is town Criers complaining about our abuse of authority.
[SPEAKER_01] Then forget it. The crime is done.
[SPEAKER_01] the killer's gone those who know won't share their secrets
[SPEAKER_01] if the city wishes to harbor scoundrels let them pay the price for it
[SPEAKER_01] if your joints excruciate ears sanguine
[SPEAKER_01] feet to stand but one way or another the debt i don't envy the man he's green times ahead
[SPEAKER_01] well what do you think they're planning all i know is it can't be good
[SPEAKER_01] probably looking for a nice quiet place to do the deed from what i hear tell his work usually
[SPEAKER_01] involves quite a bit of screaming which reminds me we'd best not buy any meat good call that
[SPEAKER_01] See, Charles, we'll have church in no time, just as I said we would.
[SPEAKER_01] If I might ask, sir, where did you learn to do all this?
[SPEAKER_01] It is a requirement when you are raised in the manner that I was.
[SPEAKER_01] Perception is fundamental to the Order.
[SPEAKER_01] It guides the feet when running and climbing, informs the hands when striking and fighting.
[SPEAKER_01] But most important, it transforms the senses, and we begin to know the world.
[SPEAKER_01] See, Charles? We'll have church in no time, just as I said we would.
[SPEAKER_01] If I might ask, sir, where did you learn to do all this?
[SPEAKER_01] It is a requirement when you are raised in the manner that I was.
[SPEAKER_01] Perception is fundamental to the Order.
[SPEAKER_01] It guides the feet when running and climbing, informs the hands when striking and fighting.
[SPEAKER_01] But most important, it transforms the senses, and we begin to know the world in a different way.
[SPEAKER_01] Careful the place is well guarded we need to slip past them
[SPEAKER_01] Thank you.
[SPEAKER_01] You'll be scarred!
[SPEAKER_00] Intruder! Get him!
[SPEAKER_01] See, Charles? We'll have church in no time.
[SPEAKER_01] Just as I said we would.
[SPEAKER_01] If I might ask, sir, where did you learn to do all this?
[SPEAKER_01] perception is fundamental to the order it guides the feet when running and
[SPEAKER_01] climbing informs the hands when striking and fighting but most important it
[SPEAKER_01] transforms the senses and we begin to know the world in a different way
[SPEAKER_01] Careful. The place is well guarded. You need to slip past them.
[SPEAKER_01] They'll draw them.
[SPEAKER_00] Locked.
[SPEAKER_01] I'll have to find the key.
[SPEAKER_01] Wait here.
[SPEAKER_00] I'll go.
[SPEAKER_01] Here we are then why must you always make these things so difficult Benjamin merely provide me with recompense and all
[SPEAKER_01] shall be forgiven I'll not pay for protection I don't need clearly you do
[SPEAKER_01] require protection else we wouldn't be here how very good now what shall we do
[SPEAKER_01] about our guest maybe I'll take his hands put an end to his surgery maybe
[SPEAKER_01] I'll take his tongue, put an end to his waggling, or maybe I'll take his cock, put an end to his fucking us.
[SPEAKER_01] So many options. I can't possibly decide. Take all three.
[SPEAKER_01] Now, hold a moment. Perhaps I was hasty in refusing you earlier.
[SPEAKER_01] I'm so very sorry, Benjamin, but that door has closed.
[SPEAKER_01] Be reasonable, Silas!
[SPEAKER_01] I rather think I was.
[SPEAKER_01] But you took advantage of my generosity.
[SPEAKER_01] I won't be made a fool a second time.
[SPEAKER_01] I fear I lack the constitution to bear witness to such barbarism.
[SPEAKER_01] Come find me when you're finished, Cutter.
[SPEAKER_01] You'll regret this, Silas! Do you hear me?
[SPEAKER_01] I'll have your head!
[SPEAKER_01] No.
[SPEAKER_01] Oh, I rather think you won't.
[SPEAKER_01] A little bit from here, a little bit from there.
[SPEAKER_01] Make yourself a nice keepsake, I will.
[SPEAKER_00] You are absolutely mad.
[SPEAKER_00] Just like...
[SPEAKER_01] Maybe you'll get lucky and pass out. Though I dare say I'll do me best to ensure that-
[SPEAKER_01] Oi! Over here, you bastards! Come on! Have at me!
[SPEAKER_01] Who are you?
[SPEAKER_01] Hathem Kenway, natural service.
[SPEAKER_01] I... I don't understand. Why-
[SPEAKER_00] are you here walk with me mr. Church and all will be explained so I go straight
[SPEAKER_00] to the person of that is yes I got straight to the person
[SPEAKER_00] I'm just fine.
[SPEAKER_01] Johnson's told me what you intend.
[SPEAKER_01] As it happens, the man who held me is the same one.
[SPEAKER_01] that you seek his name is silas thatcher that fancy lad is our slaver don't let his velvet
[SPEAKER_01] tongue deceive you a crueler and more vicious creature i've never known what can you tell me
[SPEAKER_01] of his operation he hosts at least a hundred men more than half of whom are redcoats all this for
[SPEAKER_01] some slaves hardly the man's a commander in the king's troop in charge of the south gate
[SPEAKER_01] We need to find a way inside.
[SPEAKER_01] Hmm, let me think on it.
[SPEAKER_01] In the meantime, I'll attend to our final recruit.
[SPEAKER_01] John Pitt-Kens, our man. I'll take you to him.
[SPEAKER_01] State your business.
[SPEAKER_01] New recruit.
[SPEAKER_01] More kindling for the pyre, eh?
[SPEAKER_01] Well, go on, then.
[SPEAKER_01] How'd you manage that?
[SPEAKER_01] Did you forget, sir?
[SPEAKER_01] My commission is with General Braddock.
[SPEAKER_01] When I'm not attending to you, of course.
[SPEAKER_01] Pitcairn, you fool!
[SPEAKER_01] Your acts are treacherous.
[SPEAKER_01] Give me one good reason.
[SPEAKER_01] I shouldn't kill you right now.
[SPEAKER_01] Were you planning to announce yourself?
[SPEAKER_01] Or did you hope my men wouldn't notice you're alive?
[SPEAKER_01] Sir, if you'll allow me to explain.
[SPEAKER_01] Ho, ho, by all means.
[SPEAKER_01] I should like very much to hear this. I have not deserted, sir.
[SPEAKER_01] I am here under Commander Armhurst's orders. Show me a letter bearing his seal, and you might be spared the gallows.
[SPEAKER_01] I have no such thing. The nature of my work, sir, it's... It's the sort of thing best not put to paper.
[SPEAKER_01] Haytham.
[SPEAKER_01] General Braddock.
[SPEAKER_01] I suppose I shouldn't be surprised.
[SPEAKER_01] Wolves often travel in packs.
[SPEAKER_01] Master Pitcairn won't be here for...
[SPEAKER_01] but a few weeks i shall return him to his proper post once our work is finished the devil's work no
[SPEAKER_01] doubt it's bad enough my superiors have insisted i grant you use of charles but they said nothing
[SPEAKER_01] about this traitor you'll not have him edward listen to reason we're done here see these
[SPEAKER_01] gentlemen out
[SPEAKER_01] Well, that didn't go as I expected and to think I used to call him brother
[SPEAKER_01] What now?
[SPEAKER_01] They'll chase us off if we try and return we're done with this camp
[SPEAKER_01] There's luck would have it
[SPEAKER_01] So are they come along?
[SPEAKER_01] What are you planning to steal master Pitcairn? What you'll see?
[SPEAKER_01] Now when I give the signal you go to distract bread
[SPEAKER_01] patrol and lure them into a dead end the french commander
[SPEAKER_01] where shall we head next perhaps down marlborough no its residents are too content
[SPEAKER_01] The homes are nice, the days untroubled.
[SPEAKER_01] What of Lynn or Shipstreet?
[SPEAKER_01] Yes, those fresher up.
[SPEAKER_01] What are you planning to steal master pit can what you'll see
[SPEAKER_01] Now when I give the signal you're to distract Braddock's patrol and your them into a dead end
[SPEAKER_01] Where shall we head next?
[SPEAKER_01] Perhaps down Marlborough.
[SPEAKER_01] No. Its residents are too content.
[SPEAKER_01] Their homes are nice, their days untroubled.
[SPEAKER_01] What of Lynn or Ship Street?
[SPEAKER_01] Yes. Those fresh arrived are often soon in dire straits.
[SPEAKER_01] They're more likely to seize upon an opportunity to...
[SPEAKER_01] button their purses, and feed their young.
[SPEAKER_01] Now
[SPEAKER_01] Your thieves and scoundrels one at all
[SPEAKER_01] Fire on you in your first war!
[SPEAKER_01] Unhand him, Edward.
[SPEAKER_01] You again.
[SPEAKER_01] Let us go.
[SPEAKER_01] And John Pitcairn with us.
[SPEAKER_01] I will not have my authority challenged.
[SPEAKER_01] Nor I.
[SPEAKER_01] Put them all in chains.
[SPEAKER_01] Tappy!
[SPEAKER_00] Good!
[SPEAKER_01] I stay my hand today because you were once my brother.
[SPEAKER_01] I had a better man than this.
[SPEAKER_01] But should our paths ever cross again,
[SPEAKER_01] all debts will be forgotten.
[SPEAKER_01] You're free now, John.
[SPEAKER_01] Traitor!
[SPEAKER_01] Go on, then.
[SPEAKER_01] Join them on their fool's errand.
[SPEAKER_01] And when you find yourself lying broke and tired at the bottom of some dark pit...
[SPEAKER_01] I'll explain everything on the way.
[SPEAKER_00] Thank you.
[SPEAKER_01] In today's Boston Gazette.
[SPEAKER_00] Thank you.
[SPEAKER_00] The Boston Weekly Advertiser of Kennedy Lane 4, Lieutenant Colonel White, and the Indian Eye.
[SPEAKER_00] Ha!
[SPEAKER_00] Thank you for watching.
[SPEAKER_00] Yes, sir.
[SPEAKER_00] This building hosted some of the key events in the American Revolution, mostly by accident.
[SPEAKER_00] It just happened to be one of the largest buildings in Boston.
[SPEAKER_00] So, when meetings at Fanny L. Hall overflowed, everyone moved to the Old South Meeting House
[SPEAKER_00] to continue.
[SPEAKER_00] This meant the biggest, angriest, most rebellious crowds ended up here.
[SPEAKER_00] After the Boston Massacre,
[SPEAKER_00] the people met here to the man that the governor removed british troops from the city
[SPEAKER_00] which he did thousands showed up here for meetings leading up to the boston tea party
[SPEAKER_00] on the night of the tea party itself this was where samuel adams
[SPEAKER_00] delivered the line, this meeting can do nothing more to save the country, giving the go-ahead
[SPEAKER_00] to seize the boat and dump the tea. Is anything a bigger slap in the face to a Brit than dumping
[SPEAKER_00] tea? No. Well, apart from what just slapping us in the face.
[SPEAKER_00] face but that's a secret i wish i hadn't told you of course during the british siege in 1776
[SPEAKER_00] this church met the same fate as other rebel hotspots it was a ransacked the pews and the
[SPEAKER_00] pulpits were poured out and they used as
[SPEAKER_00] a firewood and the interior was filled with dirt and used as a stool and a riding school
[SPEAKER_00] there was even a bar on the second level i guess the troops thought
[SPEAKER_00] that would really stick it to the puritans the only thing worse would have been a karaoke night
[SPEAKER_00] Jurtson's hate karaoke
[SPEAKER_01] The Boston Country Journal, your favorite penny shoot.
[SPEAKER_00] If you're joined.