respondents. Like Hale he became a teacher for
a time, and then, entering the army, served with
distinction throughout the war. He was intrusted
by Washington with important services. In October,
1780, he was stationed with Col. Jameson at
North Castle. He had been out on active service
against the enemy and returned on the evening
of the day when Major Andre had been brought
there and had been started back to Arnold for
explanations. This was four years after the death
of Hale.

Listening to the account of the capture, and the
pass from Arnold, Tallmadge at once surmised
the importance of retaining Andre and insisted
upon his being brought back.

When Andre was once more in American hands,
Tallmadge is said to have been the first to suspect,
from the prisoner's deportment as he walked to and
fro and turned sharply upon his heel to retrace his
steps, that he was bred to arms and was an important
British officer. Major Tallmadge was
charged with his custody, and was almost constantly
with him until his execution. Tallmadge
writes: "Major Andre became very inquisitive to
know my opinion as to the result of his capture.
In other words, he wished me to give him candidly
my opinion as to the light in which he would be

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