Simon Carter. Yes, sir.

WAs.h.i.+NGTON

If you can find any way to get in touch with him--

HALE

I'll find a way, sir.

WAs.h.i.+NGTON

The pa.s.sword is "Liberty" used twice in your first sentence to him.

HALE

Yes, sir.

WAs.h.i.+NGTON

I don't know what he can do for you, but he is trustworthy and he may have some information.

HALE

I'll see him, sir.

WAs.h.i.+NGTON

Now, Captain, I don't want you to go yourself unless it is absolutely necessary. But I must have General Howe's plans as soon as possible.

HALE

Yes, sir. I understand. I'll see that you get them, sir.

WAs.h.i.+NGTON

Good! I believe you will, Captain. Good day.

HALE

Good day, sir. [_door closes_]

HULL [_coming in_]

Well, Nathan, what news?

HALE

I've got a job.

HULL

On the staff?

HALE

No. I'm afraid it's more hazardous than that.

HULL

You're lucky! A hazardous job! Say, what I wouldn't give to be in your shoes! What is it? Are you at liberty to tell?

HALE

Of course I'll tell you, William. I'm to discover General Howe's plan of action.

HULL [_whistles_]

I should say you had drawn a hazardous a.s.signment! I'd call it a labor of Hercules!

HALE

Perhaps.

HULL

How are you going about it?

HALE

There's only one sure way of doing it.

HULL

Yes--and what's that?

HALE

I'll go myself into the enemy lines.

HULL

In disguise?

HALE

Of course.

HULL