WATERCOLOR #3

ASBURY'S CHASE UNDER FIRE

Fortunately this bullet, fired near Annapolis , missed Asbury himself.
In the Revolutionary war, an Englishman was often regarded as a spy.
Soon the other English preachers returned to Britain but Asbury never gave up his mission, despite constant danger of arrest by armed men.
Not until 1781 did Governor Rodney of Delaware sign his certificate of American citizenship.
In 1778, Asbury realized his presence also threatened the safety of friends, such as Judge White, who gave him lodging - they would be regarded as traitors

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