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[Child laughing]

Hi, Sam.

Sam?

Looks like we're in for another fun night.

Don't even think about it.

Yoo-hoo.

Earth to Sam.

Oh, hi.

When did you guys get here?

Must be a pretty interesting book.

It is.

It's a history book.

History? Could you find something more boring?

You didn't think it was boring

when you asked me to study with you after school.

[Tucker] Frank, study?

All right, I admit it.

I thought it'd be fun to hang out.

I'm not much for history,

but uh-- I am fun to hang out with,

unlike some guys.

Can we start?

Some people think history is boring

'cause it's all about stuff that's gone and forgotten.

My story is about a guy

who finds out that the old saying is true.

History always repeats itself.

And if you don't learn from the past,

you'll be doomed to repeat it.

Submitted for the approval

of the Midnight Society,

I call this story...

In 431 B.C., the Spartan army invades

the Ancient City of Attica.

In 422 B.C., the Spartans win

a major battle at Amphipoles.

Jimmy was a smart guy

who pretty much had it all together.

Except for when it came to April.

It's not easy telling someone you like them.

Especially if you're not sure they feel the same way.

[Teacher] Now, what happened at the end of the war?

Every day, Jimmy walked home from school

through the same park.

This was like most days,

except that events from a time long ago

were about to put their mark on his life today.

[Horse whinnying]

[Horse continues whinnying]

[Jimmy humming]

Aaahhh!

Hi.

Jimmy, hi. How are you?

I'm good.

Can you believe how boring

this Greek history stuff is?

You think so? Yeah.

I really like it.

I mean, I didn't mean like bad boring.

I meant like, I wish she'd speak faster,

so we could learn more 'cause it's so interesting

kind of boring.

Oh, I get it.

Anyway.

Did you know they're opening

the ice rink on Saturday?

Oh, really? Yeah.

I love skating.

Do you like skating?

I love it. I used to go all the time.

I love it, too.

I like skating.

I mean, I said that already.

Would you want to get together

sometime and go skating?

Guys, what's happening?

Not much.

Saturday night's the opening night,

Tower of Blood, part IV. Do you want to go?

Um, Jimmy and I were talking about maybe...

No, no, no. Go to the flick. I heard it's great.

Uh--really, just go ahead.

Maybe some other time we can get together.

Hey.

[Horse whinnies]

What, do you think I don't see you in there?

Why don't you come out of the bushes, huh?

Come on out. You're not gonna scare me again.

Come on.

Forget it.

Harrisville. Do you know the way?

Harrisville, the way.

What?

[Someone shouting]

They're approaching from the west.

Come with me.

They'll hang you if they catch you.

What? No.

Fire!

They're reloading. Now's our chance.

We'll hide here till they pass.

Then you will direct me to Harrisville.

What's going on?!

Aaahhh!

Aaahhh!

Jimmy?

What--are you doing?

Hey, bud, you all right?

Yeah, yeah, I'm fine.

I just uh-- I lost a contact lens.

Since when do you wear contacts?

Oh, I just started. They're great!

Let me see.

Are you sure you're OK?

Yeah, I'm fine.

We'll help you look for it.

Oh, that's OK. I can uh...

[April] Did you find it?

Yeah. Yeah, I sure did.

It's a button from a minuteman uniform,

late 18th Century.

Ah, yeah.

Found it in the park, did you?

How'd you know that?

The Battle of Harrisville was fought there...

Over 200 years ago.

The line between the minutemen and the British

ran right through the park.

But this here is very unusual.

Why?

Well, most artifacts that people bring in

are old and rusted and decayed.

This looks new.

If I didn't know better,

I'd say a minuteman had worn this this very day.

Hey, all heads up.

You gotta wake up, man.

It's not like we're in history class anymore.

I'm sorry.

Go on.

You sure you're OK?

I'm fine.

Sorry, the wind took it.

Yeah, well, now we've gotta go

on a safari to find it.

No, wait. I'll get it.

It's OK. We can all go.

No!

Um, I mean it was my fault.

Look, I'll go get it

and I'll catch up with you guys later.

I'll meet you at Molly's, all right?

You're sure?

Yeah. Get me a cheeseburger or something, OK?

Suit yourself,

but if you don't find it, you're paying.

Fire.

[Sounds of gunfire]

[Horses whinnying]

That's all. I'm gone.

Over here!

The spy!

After him!

This is a stunt or a joke, right, guys?

Come on, this isn't funny, guys.

Uh--all right, you got me.

Now let's all just go home and laugh.

Long live Liberty!

Get after him!

Fire!

[Gunfire]

This way.

They were gonna hang me.

I know.

They'll do the same to me if they catch me.

How well do you know these woods?

Uh-- pretty well. I come through them every day.

Good.

You will guide me to Harrisville.

Look, buddy, I don't know what's going on,

but I'm getting out of here.

You don't understand.

I must get to Harrisville.

I'm lost if I don't.

What is so important about Harrisville?

Have you ever cared about somebody

and didn't have the courage to tell them?

Yeah.

What is her name?

April.

My love is Emiline.

I once tried to tell her I loved her.

I looked into her eyes,

but the words weren't there.

Tonight in Harrisville, she's marrying a man she doesn't love.

I must get there,

and give her this locket as a sign of my love.

I pray that it will succeed

where my words have failed.

I sense something in you, friend.

We share the same spirit.

To bind our friendship.

What year is this?

The year of our lord, 1780.

There they are! Get them!

Run.

We stand a better chance apart.

But please, remember my plight.

Fire!

I don't believe this.

[Horn blowing]

I'd say, sometime between 1770 and 1800.

A nicely carved deerbone handle.

I'll give you $150 for it.

Um-- I'm sorry, it's not for sale.

About the inscription?

Lieutenant William.

Ah, yeah.

I seem to remember something.

You mean, you've heard of him?

I think you'll find what you need here.

I don't often lend my books.

Ah, but then, I don't often meet a young man

so interested in history.

Teacher: 54 A.D.

Nero, whom history has remembered rather badly,

actually rebuilt...

One tragic case that has become legend

is the story of a certain militiaman,

Lieutenant William.

During the Battle of Harrisville Township,

September 17, 1780,

he was captured by British troops and...

Hung as a spy from a large Willow Tree.

He was apparently trying to get to Harrisville

to profess his love to a young lady.

The Willow Tree known as hangman's tree

still stands in the park today.

Uh, I need to be excused.

Why, Mr. Armstrong?

A friend of mine needs some help.

Your friend can wait.

Sit down.

[Teacher] The people in Rome didn't believe at all...

Hey, Jimmy, where's my frisbee!

Uh, sorry, I couldn't find it.

Hey, you owe me.

Why didn't you meet us at Molly's?

I ordered you a burger.

Yeah, and I ate it.

Thanks.

Would you turn that down, please?

What's up?

You've been acting kind of strange.

Remember the other day when you saw me in the ditch?

I wasn't looking for a contact lens.

I was escaping from redcoats.

Red what?

Redcoats. They thought I was a spy.

They were gonna hang me!

Now they're gonna hang Lieutenant William

because he doesn't know the way to Harrisville

to tell Emiline he loves her,

and I've got to show him the way before it's too late!

Uh, yeah.

I gotta go.

Jimmy, wait.

Hey, wait a second. You're boom box.

Yeah, what about it?

Can I borrow it?

What for? You gonna play tunes

for some pals from deep space?

Look, come on, I'm not kidding, Josh!

OK, fine, take it.

Thanks.

I'm coming with you.

No.

Just wait here, all right? I mean it.

And hey, don't waste my batteries.

Done.

In the name of His Majesty, George III,

King of England and all its domains,

and in accordance with the act

regulating treasonous acts of 1777,

I hereby commit the rebel, Lieutenant William,

to hang by the neck until...

[Loud rock music]

Surely...

Follow me!

Is there no end to the treachery of these barbarians?!

The spy!

Whoa whoa. Come here.

There's a brook in the woods.

Follow it till it crosses the old fence.

Then follow the fence.

Take you right to the edge of Harrisville.

It's a secret route I used as a kid.

You have to get to town.

I'll draw them off. Go!

Thank you, my friend.

don't make my mistake.

If you love her, tell her.

Yeah, I will. Go, go!

Here we go again.

You aren't escaping again!

April, run!

Leave us alone!

Oh, I'm sorry.

I didn't mean to scare you.

I didn't know anyone was on the trail.

Uh, no, I'm sorry. See, I just thought you...

Forget it.

OK. Bye.

Are you OK?

Yeah. Are you OK?

Oh, I hope he made it.

Who?

A friend.

Why did you come?

I was worried about you.

I care about you.

I care about you, too,

have for a long time.

I just didn't know how to say it.

What changed your mind?

Why did that happen?

Because he made it.

He got promoted to captain. He survived.

For a long time, I wanted to tell you

how much I cared about you.

I just didn't have the words.

Maybe this can say it for me.

That night, Jimmy checked the history books

that the antique dealer had given him.

The paragraph about William had changed.

It said that he made it to Harrisville,

proved his love to Emiline,

and married her.

As for Jimmy and April,

well, I'll let you figure that one out for yourselves.

The End.

Cool!

I guess history can be interesting.

Yeah, I guess.

I've got a couple of tickets

to the Phantasmagoria concert.

I was wondering if maybe you and I could...

Uh-- ooh, I-I'm sorry.

She's already going with me.

And me.

I had 3 tickets.

So, ladies.

Guess that means uh-- you're history.

You!

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