The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-11-14
CHAPTER XIV
The Horse Of Destiny.

JIG VI 1CotihJ
In Boston harbor, Jack learned of
the evacuation of Philadelphia by the
British and was transferred to a
Yankee ship putting out to sea or Its
way to that city. There he found the
romantic Arnold. crippled by his
wounds, living in the fine mansion
erected by William Penn. He had
married a young daughter Of one Of
he rich Tory families, for his second
wife, and was In command Of the city.
Colonel Irons. having delivered the let
tiers to the treasurer of the United
States. reported at Arnold's office. 1t
was near midday and the general had
not arrived. The young man sat down
to wait and soon the great soldier
drove up with his splendid coach and
pair. His young wife sat beside him.
He had little time for talk. He was
on his way to breakfast. Jack pre-
scented his compliments and the good
tidings which he had brought from
the Old Country. Arnold listened as
IL he were hearing the price of cod
fish and hams.
The young man was shocked by
the coolness Of the communicate.
The former felt as If a pail of Icy
water had been thrown upon him
when Arnold answered:
"Now that they have money / hope
that they Will pay their debt to me-"
This kind of talk Jack had not
heard before. He resented 1t, but
answered calmly: "A war and an
army Is a great extravaganza for a
young nation thu. has not yet learned
the imperial art of gathering taxes.
Many of us are going unpaid, but II
we get liberty 1t will be worth all It
COSTS"
THAT sounds well. but there are
some OF us who are also In need of
Justice" Arnold answered as ne
turned away.
General. you who have not been
dlsmayed by force will never. | am
sure, surrender to discouragement."
said Jack.
The fiery Arnold turned suddenly
and lifting his cane In a threatening
manner said In a loud voice:
would you reprimand me-you
id upstart?"
General, You may strike me. II you
Will, but cannot help saying that we
young men must look 20 you older
for a good example"
Very calmly and politely the young
nan spoke these words. He lowered
lbove the man Arnold In spirit and
The latter did not commit
he folly of striking him, but with
look of scorn ordered him to leave q
he office.
Jack obeyed the order and went at
nee to call upon his old friend. Gov r
'rnor Reed. He told the governor q
( mis- falling out with the major
b
Arnold is q sordid. selfish man and a
source of great danger TO our h
said the governor. HE Is vain G
nd loves display and Is living far h
eyond his means. To maintain his l.
xtravagnnce he has escorted to c
r~ivateering and speculation, and
of II has beer successful. He Is S
eeply involved in debt. 1t is charged I
rat he has used his military author II
y for private gain. He was tried by II
court-martial. hut escaped with only q
reprImand from the commander I'm I,
hief. He is thick with the Tories.
e is the type of a VINO would Il
III his master for thirty pieces Of p
Z;
This is alarming" said Jack.
MY boy an i'll wind is blowing on I
s." the governor went on. I'VE have
] too many Arnolds In our midst. h,
ur currency has deprecated until er
rty shiIlrngs will moi buy what one m
ould have bought before the war. III
he profit makers are rolling In lux dl
. the poo army starves. The ki
nest and patriotic are impoverished SC