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Philipstown Potpourri by Don H. MacDonald Darkly an Intrigue
(Part 2 of 2)
The foregoing episode came to an abrupt, and startling end, when on the morning of Mon., Sept. 25, 1780, Benedict Arnold was, while breakfasting at Robinson House, devastated by news of the capture of Maj. John Andre, his (Arnold's) number one accomplice throughout almost the entire lengthy, intricately complex treasonous affair. Frantically, Arnold, by way of road and river, fled the American cause to seek haven with, and give allegiance to, the British side. West Point's famous chain had survived Arnold's manipulations, as well as having been spared any intrusion by enemy forces through war's conclusion.
EPILOGUE
General Arnold's direct involvement concerning the chain and Constitution Island can add one more chapter to the saga regarding the demonic drive of a man bent on any lengths to achieve his goal of treason. Not satisfied, or trusting enough to assign others to retarding the chain, the general himself chose setting up camp on the actual site where he would execute a part of his maniacal plot to destroy the American spirit by breaching allegiance to his country for desperate glory and treasure. So urgent was his diabolical charade that he alone must "take the reins" (in keeping with his deeply rooted misguided character) if his own personal dark victory was to be accomplished.
This is why the Constitution Island association with Benedict Arnold is so worthy of documented validity. Not only was the island the scene where the general worked a segment of his malicious conspiracy, but where, within eyesight, he was defiantly attempting the erosion of the Patriot's will.
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