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Chains Chapter 22 Summary

Wednesday, July 10—Monday, July 15, 1776

  • From this point on, Isabel has little to no idea what's happening to her. Outside, they tie her to a wagon and a horse drags her down the street while people nearby laugh and point at her. They beat her in the head, knock out a few of her teeth, and give her black eyes.
  • Before she knows it, she's in the dungeon under City Hall with an insane lady, dozens of panicked prisoners, and giant rats. She stays there for two days.
  • The next thing she knows, she's on trial for the incident between her and Madam. Madam's wish is that Isabel be given a permanent reminder of her disobedience by being branded with the letter I for insolence on her cheek. The court abides by this desire and sentences her.