Manhunt
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This episode opens with a dream, but whose?
Yes, hes found shelter at the Garrett farm, but its not going to last.
But there is a spot for him in the barn.
Its not even clear if theyll be able to get horses for their journey.
Things are not looking great for Booth and Herold.
But Herolds not swayed.
It seems like his fan base is dwindling.
When they announce themselves, its time for a standoff.
Could all this be Herolds fault?
So what to do?
Herold pleads for the soldiers to save Booth and even agrees to go back in to help the negotiations.
Is this a moment of recognition?
That would seem out of character.
Yet maybe death offers some clarity.
When Stanton finally arrives, the barn is a smoldering ruin and Booth is long gone from this world.
The quicker madman was ours, hes told.
But Stanton still gets the last word, telling Booths corpse, Youre no one now.
He has further plans: Bury him somewhere no one will ever find him.
So what comes next, both for Stanton and the series?
Somewhat to their surprise, Johnson goes for it.
Seward and Eckert (and presumably others around Stanton) arent sure.
The evidence is equivocal.
They all believe in the conspiracy, but proving it is another matter.
Nonetheless, Stanton will not be dissuaded.
This is his one shot.
He needs to go for it, and Edwin Jr., for one, believes in his dad.
But its not going to be Oswald Swann, who sees no advantage in it to him.
But how about Mary Simms?
She has, after all, seen much thats been promised to her already taken away.
Then, something mysterious happens.
When his son leaves, Stanton burns some pages in the fire.
This raises a big pretty big question with only one episode left to answer it.
But one person will not be providing any answers: Booth.
Codes and Clues
So whats the deal with John Wilkes Booths diary?
(And, of course, fans ofNational Treasure: Book of Secretsalready know whats in those pages.)
The business with Jefferson Daviss clothes is no exaggeration.
After his release, Davis circulated aphoto of himself in the clothes he was wearing when captured.
Or at least the clothes he claimed to be wearing.
You ever met someone like that?
Stanton says yes and that if Herold had warned them, my friend would still be here.
Of course, he leaves Herold with a sack over his head.
