Booth's Escape Route

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I believe Powell would have gotten out with the others, but the problems that arose at the Seward home added time, not to mention exhaustion to his mission. it could have just been more difficult to flee. The commotion in the streets would have been starting already and just a few setbacks could have been all it took. By the time he could have gotten out word most likely already started to spread. And quite possibly he missed the chance to cross any of the bridges that probably were secured after hearing any news or at least he may have believed that. I think he took on the mentality of a soldier trapped behind enemy lines, just waiting for an opportunity. I do wonder though why he didn't recon Surratt's house before just walking up and knocking. Risky.