The Washington times., 1902-05-25
Copyright, 1902, by Dodd. Mead & Co.

There was not long to watt for The
older man stepped guardedIy from the
shadows near me. and. on tie moment
! one Of the new arrivals said In low
tcne:
rs that you. scncrai?"
ut is J." said the deep tones of the
elderly officer.
This is Mr.. Anderscn-Mr John An
derson whom you expect"
Then he who seemed to be master Of
ceremonies in this strange midnight
drama continued: "Mr. Anderson. this
is Mr.. Gustavus, OF whom we have
spoken"
Il understand. SIR said Mr. Ander-
sen. that you are the person who has
made certain communications touching
the Notifications at West Point"
Yes" answered Mr. Gustavus.
II am given to understand further"
went on the English voice. that there
has arisen some question as to the sim
cerity of both parties, especially as re-
CARDS Sir Henry Clinton"
Yes" came the answer again.
Sir Henry Clinton, In spite of myself,
I sat UP. as IL forced up by a spring.
and the third member of this strange
trio must have taken the rustic OF the
leaves to be the night wind. for he
turned and certainly heard the sound
Sir Henry Clinton, Sir Henry Clinton,
II am here. sir, to prove my chiefs
sincerity" the English voice was saying,
as the spectator in this theater gath
cred his scattered wits. 81 am here in
reply to a note from Mr.. Gustavus, which
says that he will hand to Mr.. Anderson
the plans of the fortress at West Point.
together with list OF the guns, as
sign of his good faith and sincerely and
as first step in the arrangements to
be consummated. Am correct?"
80 1 understand. SIR" replied the
elderly officer quickly.
81 have the honor. then. of addressing
Gen. Benedict Arnold?'
Yes; and IT,
"of addressing Major John Andre, Of
Clinton's STAFF
taking of the fortifications?''
E" 'Tis that on the 2sth the attack
should be made by falling quickly on the
southern outposts, and that you ex-
pecting us. should have made the way
clear by leaving pickets widely sepa-
pared. and by showing me on the plans
the exact position of the guns and the
spot where we may enter
Again comes vacancy in my mind till
I heard:
"As to my requirements. The letters
could wish"
"All will be as you reGuire-personal
protection. the stated amount. and a
command for yourself replied the man
called Andre.
Besides the further details?"'
Besides the further Details
ut will only be necessary for you to
meet me. then, on the 18th. when shall
deliver over the plans
An exclamation broke from Andre
You have TO plans with you. them"
said he in a stern voice.
Twas unsafe to bring them to first
meeting. The description of arrange
ments and the strength OF the ap-
breaches were sent you week ago.
Those are now in my chiefs hands.
but tis necessary that we have the CON-
plete plans
They will be ready on the 25th.''
where is Washington" asked Andre
suddenly. His tone. the figure looming
in the half light. both spoke OF i'm
patience and dissatisfaction.
AT Fishkill."
"And that is
"On the other bank, above my house.
which stands opposite the fortress
Then some discussion arose: still
lay fiat upon my back. gazing upward.
but loud and angry words came to me.
and the figures of the three returned.
"'Tis a strange mischance, but we
must not excite them" the voice OF
Arnold was saying do ycg. Squire
Smith, go with them to Haverst Jaw. and
Major Andre and | will walk to your
house. can give bin the paper there"
And in an instant they were gone.
So l lay a space. How long? The
rood God only knows. But OF a sudden
he reaction took me. and l started up
With but one idea raging through my
read. To get to Fishkill. To give tho
story to my great chief, To see him
.atch the traitor before the 2sth could
'ome upon us.
How twas done no enc can tell me,
east OF all myself. But cross tse river
Igain / did and then. without head or
,laning. I began to run upstream until
should find a house. or horse. or any
me or thing that might help me to get
IN the faster. II may have been an
lour or two, or more. / cannot tell.
Always | ran on and On. My ears sang
oudly. and the breath had gone from
ne long ago
Good runner and strong man as was.
could not tell from step to step how
twas that I got on. In the rutted road
nd the slippery mud fell again and
gain: my hat and sword were gone long
ince. AS look back on 1t now It must
ave been close upon lunatic that
lunged on northward through that
light.
There came an end. however: one that
ias most sudden and unexpected. For