prisoners. This trial resulted in the brethren being held for "murder,
treason, burglary, arson, larceny, theft, and stealing."

The prisoners now asked for a change of venue, that is, a change of place
of trial. This was granted, and on April 15 they started for Boone county
under guard of the sheriff and four men. On the night of the 16th the
sheriff told them he was going to take a drink of grog before going to bed
and they could do as they pleased. The sheriff and three of the guards went
to bed drunk, and the other guard helped the brethren saddle the horses and
get away. They traveled day and night, and after much suffering Joseph
arrived at the city of Quincy, Illinois, April 22, 1839, where he was
gladly welcomed by his family and friends.

Topics.--1. Prisoners taken to Independence. 2. In Richmond jail. 3. In
Liberty jail. 4. The attempt to escape. 5. Their last trial and escape.

Questions and Review.--1. Who were taken as prisoners to Independence? 2.
What prediction did Joseph make while on the way? 3. How did Joseph fulfill
his own prophecy in Jackson county? 4. Where were they taken next? 5. How
were they treated in Richmond jail? 6. Describe Joseph's rebuke. 7. Where
next were they sent? 8. How long were they in Liberty jail? 9. Why was the
attempt to escape a failure? 10. Where were they next taken? 11. Describe
their last trial. 12. How did they escape?




CHAPTER XXIII.

NAUVOO.