Captivity
What did John Horse feel as he marched into the fort? Just five months earlier, he probably could have secured liberty for himself and his family, as Abraham had done. Instead, he had boldly decided to renew hostilities, helping lead the flight of 700 allies from Fort Brooke. John Horse had opted to fight for a larger freedom. Now he could only watch, as his hopes were sealed behind six feet of stone.
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