Saturday, January 18—Sunday, January 19, 1777
- Isabel runs the ten blocks from the prison to the wharf, still pushing Curzon, who is pretending to be dead. This can't be an easy job, but she's on fire and freedom is in sight. There are British soldiers up ahead and she isn't sure how she'll get past them. Then the sky lights up with fireworks in honor of the queen, though, and everyone is distracted. Isabel praises the perfect timing and claims their boat.
- She rows the river like a mad woman, until her whole body aches. At some point, she reaches the shore and passes out; when she wakes up, she's coated with frost and sore, but knows she's in New Jersey and is free.
- There's more good news: Curzon is still alive. When he asks where they are, Isabel says she thinks they've just crossed over Jordan, the river of trouble Grandfather spoke of long ago. She asks if he's strong enough to walk.
- And that's how it ends. If you're wondering what the heck's up with this and feeling a little frustrated right now, don't despair—Isabel and Curzon's story continues in Forge, the sequel to Chains. Time to head to your local library or bookstore.