Metipom's hostage : $b Being a Narrative of certain surprising adventures befalling one David Lindall in the first year of King Philip's War

A young colonial boy awakens to a strange, blood‑red glow spilling over the forest, hinting that the quiet New England woods may already be aflame with conflict. His father and the family servant scramble to assess the danger, debating whether the blaze is a prank, a warning, or the work of hostile forces moving deeper into the settlement. As the night air fills with tense whispers, David is thrust into a world where ordinary chores—checking muskets, bolting doors—suddenly feel like the first steps of a larger, uncertain adventure.

The story follows David’s impatient curiosity and his family’s uneasy preparation for a war that has just begun to stir. Through vivid descriptions of the flickering sky, the crackle of embers, and the lingering scent of pine, listeners are drawn into the early days of King Philip’s War, where each rustle in the woods could bring a new encounter. The narrative balances the quiet of colonial life with the looming threat of violence, setting the stage for a series of surprising, sometimes perilous, journeys.