John Lovewell

The three avengers traveled by night and hid by day, slipping down the Merrimack through enemy country on the stolen canoe.

Along the way, they found shelter for a night at the home of a settler named John Lovewell, then pushed on, finishing the last stretch on foot.

On April 21st, more than a month after she had been dragged from her burning home, Hannah Duston walked back into Haverhill, alive and carrying 10 scalps.

Hannah embraced her husband for the first time since the raid, shaking with relief and exhaustion.