Chapters 11 - 12, The Last Thing He Would Do, At War With This Whole World Summary

August and Birdie Schultz were wonderful hosts, feeding them like they hadn't been fed for some time. They also tell the Lands about Davy. Davy had come to their house previously; August said he looked more grown-up, thinner but in good shape. Apparently Davy misses his father and siblings terribly. He had hitched a ride to the Shultz's place and slept upstairs before leaving again.

Reuben and Swede listened in on Jeremiah and the Shultz's talking but Jeremiah sends them away. They listen from a hiding place anyway. August tells Jeremiah that Davy is unaware of the gravity of his situation and is unaware of Andreeson. Jeremiah admits that Davy did what the papers said and he...