"If you were to help me I would guarantee that you would be a general of the English army in less than forty-eight hours, and, once gain that position, there is no limit to your success."
Arnold listened.
It was wrong of him to do so.
There was a temporary hesitation, but in a few seconds of time that passed.
"Captain, you have dishonored yourself by suggesting treason, and I have dishonored myself in listening. Know this: I have given my allegiance to the cause of the Provincials, and I will rise or fall with them."
"Be it so. I shall live to see you hanged as a rebel."
Arnold bowed very low in acknowledgment of the kindly expression of opinion.
"Thank you, Capt. Delaplace. I have no wish to see you hanged, but should the English hang even a private in our ranks, I should have no hesitation in hanging you with my own hands."
Questionable sentiments on both sides, but Arnold felt strongly at that time, and expressed himself as he thought.
He left the room and called the sergeant on guard.