For Washington (1911)
We all know of Washington's remarkable feat in crossing the Delaware River at Trenton with half of his command, surprising the Hessians, and making them his prisoners; but how advance word of helplessness of his enemy reached the great general has ever been a matter of much mystery. The bearer of the message was the very Patriot Maid here portrayed, who, with her American scout sweetheart severely wounded, cleverly disguises herself, takes her lover's message to Washington, and leads her countrymen to the house where the Hessian officers, whom she had before this plied with drink are lying in drunken sleep. Through her aid, Washington reaches the Hessian headquarters, is admitted by the wounded scout, and the enemy awake to find the American flag flying over them, and the American army in full possession of their camp, the victors in one of the most bloodless yet decisive struggles of the Revolution. The ingenuity of the Patriot Maid is perhaps best shown in her reception of the Hessian officers when they enter Trenton and select her home for their headquarters. Hating bitterly the very sight of a red coat, she nevertheless treats their attentions with diplomacy, showing merely reserve and not resentment. By her conduct she completely disarms any suspicions the Hessians may have entertained as to her loyalty, and they willingly allow her to set before them the intoxicating cup, and even compliment her on the superior brew as they drain it. Certainly, if woman is senseless, there are exceptions to the rule, and the Patriot Maid is an admirable one.
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