Hamilton and McHenry followed his advice, and while they were at breakfast a note was brought to Arnold.
It was the letter of warning from Andre announcing his capture, which Colonel Jameson, who ought to have been cashiered for doing it, had forwarded.

Arnold at once left the table, and saying that he was going to West Point, jumped into his boat and was rowed rapidly down the river to the British man-of-war.

Washington on his arrival was told that Arnold had gone to the fort, and so after a hasty breakfast he went over there himself.

On reaching West Point no salute broke the stillness, and no guard turned out to receive him.

He was astonished to learn that his arrival was unexpected, and that Arnold had not been there for two days.