Stone House where he had been confined to the
place of execution, and parted with him under
the gallows, "overwhelmed with grief," he says,
"that so gallant an officer and so accomplished
a gentleman should come to such an ignominious
end."

What would have occurred if Andre had not
been recalled, but had reached Arnold--whether
both could have escaped by boat to the _Vulture_
as did Arnold; whether Arnold, leaving Andre to
his fate, could have escaped alone under these
suspicious circumstances; or whether Hamilton
and the others, who were dining with Arnold when
the news of Andre's capture reached him, could
have managed to hold both until Washington's
arrival, cannot now be surmised. We only know
that to Major Tallmadge belongs the credit of the
recall and retention of Andre as a prisoner, thereby
preventing the loss of West Point.

Major Tallmadge remained in the army and
was greatly trusted by Washington, rendering
important assistance in the secret service. He
took part in many battles and in time became a
colonel. For sixteen years he was in Congress.
He died at the age of eighty, leaving sons and
grandsons who won honored names in various
callings.

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