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dence in Grosyenor square, London; not only
implied and unhonored, but leaving behind him
name which has become by-word for treason
among both British and American people.
CHAPTER I.
Two hours after the fight Of Arnold. general
Washington, accompanied by Knox and La Fav.
eue, on their return from siltocount Rochan.
beau al Hartford, arrived at the Beverly House,
previously arranged, 10 repose themselves and
dine. Here, learning from his aids that general
Arnold had been suddenly called over 10 Yves,
Point on urgent business, he remained lonrenougb
to take late and hasty breakfast and proceeded
10 the garrison 10 ascertain if any thing impor.
ant had iranspired. Accompanied by all his
suite, except colonel Hamilton who was detained
in writing letters, he rode 10 the cove by the usu.
al carriage road. This is firm grayclled ave.
nue., running norihwardly with an easy descen,
through line Of old trees for a hundred Yards.
10 the bottom Of a dell, through which the
brook above mentioned runs brawling over stones.
Here, al a gate, the road makes sharp angle TO
the left, and follows the course of,he rivuet A
roof of densest foliage shields it from the noon.
day sun, and seats placed at intervals along the
ceaseless gurgle Of the flowing water, the sing
ing Of countless birds, the silence Of the forest
trees save when their tops are moved whisper
ngly by the winds, temp him TO linger in this de-
lightful secusion. Such was the pleasant wood
land path through which the party rode; such,
save that time has made it lovlier, is it now
Just before they arrived at the cove, they discov-
cred the horse deserted by Arnold, grazing bv
the path, his bride beneath his feet. and his sad.
die and coat bearing traces ofthe red soil in
which he had taken that equine luxury, roll
passing remark was made by Knox on gen.
eral Arnods carelessness; the animal was led
back to the house by servant; and in a few sec.
onds afterwards the gentlemen dismouned on the
little hill pier. Here small pennant, hoisted by
an attendant sent in advance, was huttering from
a staff placed on projecting point ofrock, in an
swer to which barge of eight oars was put.
ting out from the Fort Of Buuermilk Falls, then
military boat station. In few minutes the
party embarked and the boat moved rapidly
through the water. The harmony of motion
and action in a well manned barge, produces,
like all harmony, silence and musing. The sim
ultaneous sway of the bodies Of the oarsman-
the regular rattle in the row locks-the LIQUID
dip of the falling sweeps-the answering leaps
Of the boat-a are harmonious, soothing, and
conducive ofmedaton. After the first hundred
yards, conversation ceased, and each gentleman
seemed 10 be occupied with his own thoughts
The scenery through which they moved, added
also its influence. On the right, stretched the
eastern shore, rising a rocky precipice from the
water and crowned with woods. On the left the
Buuermilk Falls came tumbling and foaming in
snowy sheets from the top Of the cliff and further
on, the shores were walled with lofty rural preci-
pces. As they proceeded, the highlands Of
Crow Nest and Bull Hill lrowned down upon
them, and from promontory the fortess of West
Point bristed with its iron battery. As they ap-
preached the landing, now dsused, south of
Koskiusco's garden, Washington observed with
enthusiasm
"Well, gentlemen, il is fortunate for us that
general Arnold has gone over 10 the garrison in
advance Of US, for we shall now have a salute,
and the roaring of the cannon will have fine
effect among these mountains"
The barge continued to approach the shore
without any notice from the fortress, hen, sur
prised at silence and absence of all preparations
to receive them, he exclaimed
"What! do they not intend to salute us''
An officer now made his appearance, descend
| ing the ravine, and reached the shore just as the
boat touched it.
"How is this, sirl" said Washington with
some severity.
"Pardon me, general" said the officer in con-
fusion. 81 did not anticipate the honor of such
a visit, or should have been prepared to receive
you in proper manner"
"What! is not general Arnold herel" inquired
the chief.
mo, your excelency. He has not been here
within thesetwo days, nor have heard from him
within that time"
"Thls is extraordinary, indeed" said Wash.
} Iingon; 1--WE were told he had crossed the river
and that we should find him here"
He nevertheless remained and inspected the
, garrison and works, and re.entered the barge
with his suite, and was pulled back to Beverly
House.
! As he approached the mansion, colonel Hamil-
ton met him with troubled countenance, and
whispered in his ear
: "Aght, sir! have matter Of the most vital
importane 10 acquant you with"
Washington accompanied him into the sitting
room, and when the door was closed, Hamilton
placed in his hands several papers. saying GAS
the messenger who arrived soon after you LETT,
said they were the utmost importance, open
led them"
Washington read the letters, which contained
from an authentic source, the account ofthe cap
ture of Andre, and copy CT the papers in Ar
nold's hand wiring, with the passport in the
same hand, found on his person. The guilt of
Arnold was made clear as light, and the cause of
his absence from West Point accounted for. 1t
was plain that he had escaped TO the enemy.