Caleb's Crossing: A Novel Chapter Summary & Analysis - Section 4 - Part 1, Anno 1660, Actatis Suae 15, Great Harbor Summary

Section 4 - Part 1, Anno 1660, Actatis Suae 15, Great Harbor Summary

Chapter 10 - Back at the native settlement, after the sonquem responds to Mayfield's initial treatment, the still unsteady Bethia is sent her back to the Merrys', where her sleep is disrupted by the aftereffects of the potion. The following morning, Noah shows Bethia the farm. He is full of plans that Bethia is barely listening to, more concerned with her own sinful condition. Her attention turns fully to Noah when he makes a comment that suggests marriage arrangements have gone further than she knew, and she returns to the Merry home angry that again choices have been made for her.

Shortly after her return, Mayfield also returns, with news that not only has the sonquem fully recovered, he has asked for instruction in becoming a Christian. As he and Bethia return home, Bethia wonders whether the conversion process, in which her father plans to participate, means that...
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