Summary

In "May 29th—The Battlefield," Isadore is with Frank Bailey at Frank’s house that he shares with his wife Virginia. Isadore is reading a series of articles in the newspaper about black men killed by white men because they were suspected of being the highwayman. It becomes clear that Frank Bailey, an 18-year old, is the highwayman, and that Isadore has been helping him. The newspapers reveal that the man Bill killed was actually a security guard. Frank is unbothered by the newspaper articles, and Isadore regrets his decision to go along with Frank’s robbing and tries to think of a way to untangle himself. The robbing has kept Isadore from practicing music and the positive effects that practice brings to his mind and life. The police arrive at the front door, and Frank is arrested while Isadore hides under the...