ldiers found themselves trapped by the British.
             A member of the British Army shot a musket ball directly towards Arnold's leg. His leg was badly broken and he had to be taken to a hospital bed almost a mile away from the attack. The attack had lasted fifty days and the secret journey resulted in a catastrophe for the volunteer soldiers who marched away. The conditions were terrible. It was said that almost fifty percent of the men froze, starved. Forty of the fifty percent of the worn out men died before returning home. Many people believed that they would have all died if it were not for the extraordinary field general-ship. (Lake Champlain) The Massachusetts Committee of Safety became suspicious of Arnold's behavior and conduct. Benedict was fed up so he resigned his commission at Crown Point, New York. Arnold tried to persuade the General of New York into letting him invade Quebec. Arnold understood that he would later face consequences with the Massachusetts Committee because of his actions, but he prepared himself. Benedict came up with a petition and accumulated over 500 signatures from Northern New Yorkers. (M. Flynn) The petition showed the American's appreciation of his accomplishments and good deeds.
             Arnold's wife had been sick with an illness for quite some time. The news soon made it to him that Margaret had passed away. Arnold proceeded back to New Haven to bury his wife and go through her belongings. Arnold met with General Washington once again and informed him of his plan to invade Quebec City for the second time. Arnold would go up the Kennebec River into northwest Maine and would then travel through the woods, while Schuyler would head directly north. (M. Flynn) After meeting with the Massachusetts Committee of Safety, Arnold was dismissed of any errors. While patiently waiting for Schuyler's decision, Washington ordered Arnold to stay on campus until the word came through. Colonel Arnol...