During his midnight ride Revere only made it to Lexington where he stopped to warn patriot's leaders Samuel Adams and John Hancock. Revere then set off to ride another 7 miles further to Concord but on his was he was captured by British patrol. He soon managed to escape.
Answer:
Under fire can mean many things. Usually though, in the sense of a soldier, he is in combat and is being fired upon.
Explanation:
Getting shot at. Under fire.
Do not confuse this with being under fire as being in trouble with someone. Remember to take this from the perspective of the soldier in combat.