Ch 1
The farmers have gathered in the middle of the night to destroy Sir Philip’s wall. Sir Philip and his men come along and Peter throws a rock at Sir Philip. One of his men fires and shoots the hat off Peter. Peter and the other men escape.
Ch 2
In the chapter the constable came looking for Peter. He was in trouble with the law. To protect himself and the other farmers, Peter leaves for Penrith.
Ch 3
Peter started on the journey. He arrived in Penrith and runs into Tom Burney, a family friend. He tells Peter that Sir Philip is looking everywhere for him. Peter decides to attend a play to get his mind off of things. He is sighted by Sir Philip, and hides in a trunk.
Ch 4
In Chapter 4 Peter is hiding in a trunk. He feels safe for the time being as he is taken out on stage. He is not sure the actors will trust him. He decides to stay in the trunk until he gets out of the city, then pop out and make a run for it.
Ch 5
The players discovered Peter in the wagon. They accepted him and were very kind. Mr. Desmond asked him to join the troupe as they were short handed for a young boy. (Girls were not allowed to act.) Peter was sleeping in the wagon the night after his first performance in Kendal. He was awoken by someone with a knife!
Ch 6
Peter was threatened by a young boy who wanted to join the players. He impressed Mr. Desmond with his acting, and was accepted. He played the parts of girls very well. Mrs. Desmond asked if they wanted to write letters home, Peter discovered Kit’s was addressed to Sir Philip Morton!
Ch 7
Kit never wanted to play games or swim with the other boys in the troupe. The group continued to move toward London, but it was becoming difficult to put on plays. They decided to “share out” and go their separate ways. Kit told Peter he was asked to go on with the Desmonds. Peter was jealous and when they fought, Peter discovered who Kit was.
Ch 8
Peter and Kit decided to stick