1
This paragraph is accurate to the book. It could read like this: "…otherwise the defences would not be being strengthened when the boys should have been making ready…".
2
1
This paragraph is accurate to the book. It could read like this: "…otherwise the defences would not be being strengthened when the boys should have been making ready…".
2
The words "any one" appear to be time period usage.
3
The original does use the word "then" though it should probably be "when": "…relieved from guard duty, and
4
The original does use the word "and": "…the gate was barred on the inside, and Mary Pemberton standing close beside it…"
