The two parties had got separated, and neither one knew just how the other had fared.

Lee sent a note to Washington telling his fears for Hamilton and his men; and while Washington was reading it Hamilton rode up with a face full of distress, and began telling the general his fears for Lee; then Washington relieved him by handing him Lee's note to read." Our party thanked the old lady for her story, and Mr.Dinsmore asked what more there was to see.
"There's an observatory over yonder on that south hill," she said, pointing to it.

"It was there a large part of the American army was quartered--on the hill, I mean.

If you go up to the top of the building you can see a good deal of the camping ground from it." "Thank you," he returned, slipping a silver dollar into her hand.

"We are all greatly obliged for your kindness in showing us about this interesting place and refreshing our memories in regard to its history." The others thanked her also; then taking a carriage they drove to the observatory she had pointed out.
They were told that it stood on the spot where Washington's marquee was placed on his arrival at Valley Forge.