Abigail: Were just making conversation, right?
What exactly is loyalty in a time of love and war?
I feel like my eyes have been gouged out, the general says through clenched teeth.
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We are blind to the enemy in New York once again.
Though Washington chastises Ben for the self-inflicted setback, he refuses to accept Bens subsequent resignation.
Why are you deserting me now?
asks Washington, a slight reversal in his attitude towards Ben when his intelligence operation previously fell short.
Of course, Washington is already on the record doubting Abigail, and for good reason.
Shes a freed slave living under the liberty of John Andre and the British Empire.
More on her circumstances later.
Ben approaches Anna to arrange a meeting with Major Hewlett in New York to make it contact Abigail.
Think of it as doing your duty, he tells her.
We make sacrifices so that others dont have to.
Battle plans are drawn and news of the imminent attack is leaked to theRivington Gazette.
Abe and Caleb wronged him, theres no doubt about it.
All of Setauket is in danger, because theres no crazier Capt.
Simcoe than a wounded Capt.
She used me as a bloody decoy, Abe.
Who the hell did you marry?
barks Caleb, whos hiding out in Abes pee pile.
Im still finding out, says Abe.
Simcoe is many things, but hes not a very good interrogator.
(Who recalls the time he stabbed a spy in the throat at Andres dining room table?)
It was an accident, Simcoe says innocently, in his most Simcoe-esque tone.
He shouldve been more careful.
He drags the bewildered tavern owner outside and threatens him with a public beheading.
Like most everyone else, De Young doesnt know Roger Roberts from Adam.
But Simcoe believes the people arent properly motivated.
Well, he can fix that.
Hell raze the entire town until he finds Rogers minions.
I had to chuckle at the cruel demise of poor Robesonand the actor who plays him, Jamie Harris.
What was it that Ben told Anna?
Think of it as doing your duty.
Robert arrives in Setauket to witness Simcoes violent demonstration and threat.
Things are settled by a punch in the nose, which for Caleb, represents the hug of forgiveness.
We thought you were out, Abe finally says.
If I dont stand up to Simcoe, who will?
he says, winning a look from Robert that almost seems like admiration.
Perhaps Abes courage and self-sacrifice will win the Quaker back to the patriot camp.
He corners her on a dark street and threatens her with harm unless she helps him exact his revenge.
You dont have to force me to betray him; he already has that coming, she sniffs.
Hes a liar and a cad, dressing her up like that trollop from Philadelphia.
After hes used you up, he throws you away, Rogers agrees.
So Rogers plan is slowly taking shape.
Andre isnt the only lovesick British officer in New York.
Though Hewlett is clearly heartbroken, he assumes hes still being worked.
Why did you come here?
he asks with contempt.
I mean, why were yousent?
Hewlett walks out on her, possibly for the last time.
If so, it was a fine exit.
(At least he wasnt impaled near the hearth.)
Before long, theyre having tea and talking about men, just like two old girlfriends.
(Never mind that one used to own the other.)
Because she and Cicero give Anna the name of the man who will bring Andre down: Benedict Arnold.
Ben intends to get to the bottom of it.
And in Philadelphia, Arnold and Peggy finally tie the knot.
With a whispered I do and forced smile, she is now Mrs. Benedict Arnold.
