The jig was up. [Benedict] Arnold's worst fears had all been realized: The Americans were aware (or soon would be) of the depth of his treachery, but the British had yet to do anything to capture the fort and, without the plans, likely never would be able to do so. Thus, he was a traitor to one group, but hardly the hero he had anticipated becoming to the other. Now he would be nothing more than a failed turncoat - if he was even able to escape with his life, that is.
(from George Washington's Secret Six, by Brian Kilmeade)
No comments:
Post a Comment