In fact, Mr. Underwood had been in the background all along, sitting quietly in his own apartment above the Maycomb Tribune office with a double-barreled shotgun, ready to fire in case the mob became violent. He tells Atticus that he had Atticus’ back covered the entire time.

Why do the men visit Atticus in Chapter 15?

They come to tell him that Tom Robinson is being moved to the Maycomb county jail. They also come to warn him about what he’s about to do for Tom Robinson, and how it can get him and his family into trouble. Explain why the first crowd of men come to visit Atticus.

Where did Atticus go late at night?

They find Atticus sitting outside of the jail next to Tom’s cell reading. The cord with the light was running through the bars of the second floor window and hung down to help him see what he was reading. In chapter 15, Atticus leaves the house after supper. He takes an extension cord and a light with him.