All aboard! one of the rowers called. Jack and Annie hurried down the steep riverbank. They climbed back into the boat. The crew pushed away from the shore. The boatstarted back through the icy, churning waters of theDelaware River. Jack was freezing...
Jack grabbed Annie's hand. We're not spies! he said. He whirled around to face George Washington. General Washington, remember those words yousaid to your men? Jack said. You should believethem yourself, sir!What are you talking about? George Washing...
What are you doing here? George Washingtonasked. The commander-in-chief sounded furious. We made a mistake, Jack said. We--we didn'tmean to come.George Washington turned to the rowers. Who let these children sneak aboard? he asked ina stern voice. Th...
The huge boat rocked in the water. Giant chunks ofice smashed against its sides. Thanks a lot, Annie, Jack whispered. He shiveredin the snowy cold. We're not supposed to go on theirsecret mission with them.It's okay, she whispered. Maybe we can helpG...
George Washington? Really? said Annie. Yeah, I think he is! said Jack. 'Wow! Where'd he go? said Annie. I want to seehim again! Come on! She started toward the river. Wait--don't go far, said Jack. I just want to makesure it's him.He opened the Revol...
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