This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1881 Excerpt: ...of which were supposed by many to hinge the fortunes of war." Having obtained the command, Arnold secretly offered, by means of a correspondence, to betray the fortress into the hands of the British. The offer was accepted and Major Andre was appointed by Clinton to arrange the plan, and settle the terms of the ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1881 Excerpt: ...of which were supposed by many to hinge the fortunes of war." Having obtained the command, Arnold secretly offered, by means of a correspondence, to betray the fortress into the hands of the British. The offer was accepted and Major Andre was appointed by Clinton to arrange the plan, and settle the terms of the contemplated treachery. At midnight Andre met the traitor at a solitary spot about six miles below West Point, and there, in.darkness among the trees, the bar gain was made; but being unable to return to New York by water, as had been previously arranged, he was obliged to cross the river and proceed by land. 80. "Andre, coming to a place where a small stream crossed the road and ran into a woody dell, a man stepped out from the trees, levelled a musket and brought him to a stand, Arrest while two other men, similarly armed, showed themof Andre, selves prepared to second their comrade.' The man who had first stepped out wore a refugee uniform. At sight of it Andre's heart leapt, and he felt himself secure. Losing all caution, he exclaimed eagerly: 'Gentlemen, I hope you belong to our party?' 'What party?' was asked. 'The lower party, ' said Andre. 'We do, ' was the reply. All reserve was now at an end. Andre declared himself to be a British officer; that he had been up the country on particular business, and must not be detained a single moment. He drew out his watch as he spoke. It was a gold one, and served to prove to them that he was what he represented himself, gold watches being seldom worn in those days, excepting by persons of consequence. To his consternation, the supposed refugee now avowed himself and his companions to be Americans, and told Andre he was their prisoner! 81. Andre was astounded at finding into what hands he had fall...
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