On returning to the quarters of that officer he received Jameson's despatch, which disclosed the whole mystery.] [Sidenote: Precautions for the security of West Point.] Every precaution was immediately taken for the security of West Point; after which, the attention of the Commander-in-chief was turned to Andre.

A board of general officers, of which Major General Greene was president, and the two foreign generals, Lafayette and Steuben, were members, was called, to report a precise state of his case, and to determine the character in which he was to be considered, and the punishment to which he was liable.
The frankness and magnanimity with which Andre had conducted himself from the time of his appearance in his real character, had made a very favourable impression on all those with whom he had held any intercourse.

From this cause he experienced every mark of indulgent attention which was compatible with his situation; and, from a sense of justice as well as of delicacy, was informed, on the opening of the examination, that he was at liberty not to answer any interrogatory which might embarrass his own feelings.

But, as if only desirous to rescue his character from imputations which he dreaded more than death, he confessed every thing material to his own condemnation, but would divulge nothing which might involve others.
[Sidenote: Trial and execution of Major Andre.] The board reported the essential facts which had appeared, with their opinion that Major Andre was a spy, and ought to suffer death.

The execution of this sentence was ordered to take place on the day succeeding that on which it was pronounced.
Superior to the terrors of death, but dreading disgrace, Andre was deeply affected by the mode of execution which the laws of war decree to persons in his situation.