"Of what, then?"
"The return of the messengers from New Haven."
"That need not bother you. The report will be made to me, as commanding officer."
"Will it?"
"Certainly, so you can arrange to leave on the first of the month."
"Thank you."
"That is settled, then?"
"Is it?"
"Yes. I am very glad, for I have had a very unpleasant task."
Allen had remained so calm that Arnold was deceived.