◼︎ Chapter 12 / Chapter XII

Isabel says Trinity Church has “spires that touch the sky.”
- Look at the illustrations below.
  What do you think the spire of a church is?
What are “fortifications”?
- Google “fortifications” if you need to: fortifications definition kids
What “invasion” is the soldier talking about?
- Who’s invading who?
Lady Seymour’s servant says, “Een ogenblik alstublieft.” Later, Lady Seymour tells her servant, “Wil je alsjeblieft even de meubels afstroffen?”
- What language is this?
- Where do they speak this language?
After Mr. Lockton’s arrest, Lady Seymour thinks Mrs. Lockton might “be in a lather.”
- What might this mean?
  - If you’re not sure, look at the definitions below.
  - Look at definition #2 for the answer!
Mrs. Lockton wants to flee to Charleston.
- Look at the map below.
- Can you see which American colony Charleston is in?
Lady Seymour thinks it’s foolish of Mrs. Lockton to flee to Charleston.
- Why?
Isabel takes a big bite our of her cookie thinking Lady Seymour will “send me back straightaway.”
- Instead, Lady Seymour says, “Finish those cookies, please, and drink a second glass of milk. You can’t run errands for me unless properly nourished.”
- How is Lady Seymour different from Madam (Mrs. Lockton)?

A+ BONUS: Write a question for this chapter.