The issue of whether to revolt against the British power or authority was one that the colonists were divided in. They know they wanted to be free of the colonizer and wanted their own government but at the same time have some concerns about their autonomy.
But one factor that obstructed this unification was the belief that the colonizers had. While some colonists want full separation from the British authority, some colonists believe a complete separation from England would not be favorable for them. This resulted in division among them.
The writer also uses language to convey Mr Fishers views on old books and stories by using similies. 'When the world was filled with stories which ran like gazelles'
