The British high command considered the occupation of the Mohawk River Valley and control of the Hudson River essential to their strategy of splitting...the 13 original colonies in two. A large British force reinforced by Indian allies swept in from Canada anxious to engage the American forces as quickly as possible. They were incensed at the delaying actions of Brigadier General Benedict Arnold who had already cost them a full year of waiting. They wanted to fall on the upstart General of the. They shrugged.The Melissas sat on either side of Jas. The new Melissa barely spoke.She picked at the food like a woman watching her weight.The other Melissa jibber-jabbered during the entire meal. She soundedjust like the Melissa Jas knew and loved."Right, stop," Jas said to the old Melissa. "We've established that youare not the real Melissa." I have her memories." Are you coming home with me also?"That Melissa smiled. "Sadly, no. I am intrigued, though. How would youremove the glyphs and the. " Heremoved a black ball gag from his belt. Alexa felt his fingers slide between the heavy collar and her neck. It nearlybroke her heart when she remembered how her beloved master had brought herto this cell and removed her lovely gold collar, replacing it with this roughsteel band. He had lingered with his fingers on her damp cheek while she heldhis hand in both of hers. A severe coughing fit had forced him to leave - itwas the last time she had seen the most important, most wonderful man in. "With the obvious exception of myself and little Sharmutahere, of course."Aladdin gasped and turned to the Genie, desperately trying to tell him nowith his eyes. The Genie seemed to understand, but all he could do waslook apologetic."Sorry Al..." he said weakly, as he slowly raised his hands to the skyand snapped his fingers.Jasmine wiped her eyes, still choking back sobs. But something didn'tfeel right... why was she crying? Why did she feel so terrible. Sheturned back, and frowned at the.