It was hot weather and when he attained the public street in order to escape recognition he pretended to be wiping his face in with his handkerchief. He took the road to Haerlem with all expedition, and when he arrived went to Mrs. Day's Tavern and threw himself upon his mercy and friendship, telling her that his liberty and life were in her power. The woman was much alarmed and trembled with agitation but said she would do all in her power
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to aid him. Mrs. Day is an old acquaintance and tried to get a boat to take him across Haerlem river but could not succeed. He then asked for a rope and a bottle of brandy She had no rope, but he persuaded her to cut the cording of one of her beds and give it to him. She also supplied him with a bottle of brandy. With the cord and some nails he made a raft, and with much difficulty got across when his knowledge of the country enabled him soon to join his friends.
Day is an old acquaintance and tried to get a boat to take him across Haerlem river but could not succeed. He then asked for a rope and a bottle of brandy She had no rope, but he persuaded her to cut the cording of one of her beds and give it to him. She also supplied him with a bottle of brandy. With the cord and some nails he made a raft, and with much difficulty got across when his knowledge of the country enabled him soon to join his friends.