When the Parkers arrive in New Antrim, the capital of Arkansas, they learn that Crowell's bank will lend the family money to start again if the men join the Arkansas Army. Sheffield Parker and his uncle Jem enlist and undergo a rigorous training regimen. Meanwhile, Clay secretly finances an expedition, led by Robert Crittenden,, to attack Arkansas.
Upon their arrival in New Antrim, the capital of Arkansas, the Parkers learn that Crowell's bank will offer them financial assistance to start over if they join the Arkansas Army. Sheffield Parker and his uncle Jem enlist and undergo a grueling training regimen. Simultaneously, Clay secretly finances an expedition led by Robert Crittenden to attack Arkansas.