At the beginning of Chapter 15, Sheriff Tate and several community members arrive at Atticus' house to discuss moving Tom Robinson from the Maycomb jailhouse. Heck Tate is worried that they will have trouble from the Old Sarum bunch, and he doesn't want anything to happen to Tom Robinson before the trial. Atticus is not fazed and tells Sheriff Tate that they've already had one postponement, and housing Tom Robinson for one night won't cause any trouble. Atticus reminds the men that the next day is Sunday, and the Old Sarum bunch doesn't drink on Sundays. One of the men comments that this is a special occasion, but Atticus remains confident that nothing bad will happen. Later on in the chapter, Atticus and his children narrowly avoid a dangerous situation when the Old Sarum bunch travels to Maycomb's jailhouse and attempts to lynch Tom Robinson. Fortunately, Scout saves the day and the Old Sarum bunch leaves without harming anyone.
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