The cross is a really meaningful symbol
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British believed that most Southerners were Loyalists and that if they gained territory in the South, the Southern Loyalists would hold it for them. Believed that large number of Southern slaves would join them in return for promise of freedom.
The demons of Nathan Algrens are caused by the terrible things he did during the American Indian Wars. He killed many natives because he believed it was part of his duty. He does not want to be ordered to kill innocent people but he accepts his Colonel's offer because of the money.