"As the bravest general in the Continental Army," quietly replied Stephen.
"He would make a poor statesman," went on the host.
"He is a soldier first and last."
"Should a soldier be wanting in tact and diplomacy?"
"A good soldier should possess both."
"Then General Arnold is not a good soldier," declared Mr. Allison.
"A criticism he hardly deserves," was the simple reply.
"You saw the Gazette?"
"Yes. I read that article to which you undoubtedly refer."
"And you agree with it?"