She had been running, stumbling, walking for sixteen hours. It seemed that every muscle was screaming in pain. She did not even stop to check the new wound. When she reached the top of the hill, she stopped abruptly, trembling at an unexpected sight.Clusters of tents and groups of men around campfires were silhouetted against the sky. Excerpted from Acts of Courage: Laura Secord and the War of 1812 by Connie Brummel Crook All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.