In this clip, from a silent film telling the story of the Puritans, the pilgrims are informed that they will not be attacked. They throw their hats in excitement, then begin to pray.Pilgrims walk up to a drummer as he beats on and speakl to them. In LS pilgrims walk about, and then men exit Governor Winthrop’s house and enter another. In this meeting room, pilgrims are gathered, and a reverend stands. Winthrop informs the crowd of some wonderful news. He reads from a decree, and the text is shown in CU. It indicates that the King has no money to fight the Puritans. The pilgrims toss their hats up in excitement. The reverend speaks and commends the leadership of Winthrop. The people look happy, then they start to pray.