Smith led the officer to a thicket near the shore, and then, in a low whisper, introduced " John Anderson " to "Gustavus," who acknowledged himself to be Major-General Arnold, of the Continental Army. J There, in the deep shadows of night, concealed from human cognizance, with no witnesses but the stars above them, they discussed the dark plans of treason, and plotted the utter ruin of the Eepublican cause. The faint harbingers of day began to appear in the east, and yet the conference was earnest and unfinished. Smith came and urged the necessity of haste to pi'event discovery. Much was yet to be done. TArnold had expected a protracted interview, and had brought two horses with him. AVhile the morning twilight was yet dim, they mounted and started for Smith's house. They had not proceeded far when the voice of a sentinel challenged them, and Andre found himself entering the American lines. He paused, for within them he Avould be a spy. Arnold assured him by promises of safety ; and before sunrise they were at Smith's house, on what has since been known as Treason Hill. At that moment the sound of a cannon came booming over Haverstraw Bay from the eastern shore ; and within twenty minutes the Vulture was seen dropping down the river, to avoid the shots of an American gun on Teller's Point. To the amazement of Andre, s]ic disappcaredJ Deep inquietude stirred his spirit. He was within llie American lines, Avithout Hag or pass. If detected, he would be called a spy -- a name which he despised as much as that of traitor.