Izzy never understood how Pa could justify owning people.
When the conflict erupted, Izzy signed up with the Union. His older brother, the heir, sided with the Confederacy. The Rebels are on the verge of losing, and Izzy fears what Turlough may do to the slaves, Lace in particular. He's on a race to beat the news home. But he must be careful. If Pa sees him, the old man will try to kill him.