This is a three-act play written by experienced playwright Thomas F. Rogers and novice author Donald K. Jarvis. It contrasts a little-known Polish hero of the American Revolution named Tadeusz Kosciuszko with the merchant General Benedict Arnold, whose name is synonymous with traitor.

ACT 1: Kosciuszko’s youth
On a ship carrying him to join the American Revolution, Kosciuszko says tells a Prussian volunteer that he is a Polish military engineer, committed to democratic ideals. Flashbacks tell us of his childhood, a duel at his military high school, initiation to Masonry, failed attempt to elope with a powerful nobleman’s daughter, and his subsequent exile from Poland.

ACT 2: Kosciuszko vs. Arnold in the American Revolution.
Scene 1: General Washington welcomes foreign recruits.
Scene 2: Kosciuszko is interviewed by Benjamin Franklin, who recommends that he be commissioned an officer in the Continental Army.
Scene 3: Washington reviews the daunting challenges facing his army.
Scene 4: British Lord Germain is so distracted by a fox hunt that he forgets to transfer an important military plan to a ship leaving for America.
Scene 5: Col. Kosciuszko explains to General Gates why Bemis Heights near Saratoga is the place to fight Gen. Burgoyne’s army. After Gates leaves, a beautiful young army cook named Madeline arrives with dinner for Kosciuszko and his aide. Kosciuszko is smitten.
Scene 6: In an officers' council, Benedict Arnold advocates boldly attacking the redcoats, but Kosciuszko councils waiting behind his fortifications for the British to charge. They argue heatedly.
Scene 7: Battle of Saratoga. Arnold leads an attack and is injured.
Scene 8: General Gates accepts the surrender of British General Burgoyne, who marvels at the selection and fortification of the site of his defeat. Gates credits Kosciuszko.
Scene 9: Washington says the victory at Saratoga has changed everything for the Americans. He recommends that Kosciuszko construct West Point and Arnold command Philadelphia and West Point.
Scene 10: Arnold informs Kosciuszko that he is his commander. Kosciuszko curses in Polish.
Scene 11: Arnold's wife Peggy convinces him to leave the American army and join the British for financial gain.
Scene 12: Head of British espionage John Andre reports Arnold’s plan to his superior.
Scene 13: Arnold gives the plans for West Point to Andre. He explains his treachery as just a business deal.
Scene 14: Arnold reports to Peggy that all is going well.
Scene 15: Andre is stopped by an American patrol and they discover the plans for West Point in his boot.
Scene 16: Learning that Andre has been arrested, Arnold flees to a waiting British ship.
Scene 17: Washington laments Arnold’s treachery but recommends Kosciuszko for transfer to the Southern army and promotion.

ACT 3: Post-war plans
Scene 1: Kosciuszko invites Madeleine to dinner. They get acquainted, are strongly attracted to each other, but Gen. Washington orders him to Philadelphia.
Scene 2: Washington introduces Kosciuszko to Thomas Jefferson. They discuss the war, their ideals and hopes for the future. Kosciuszko criticizes slavery.
Scene 3: Madeleine decides that her lack of education and social standing block her future with Kosciuszko, She writes a note of farewell and leaves the area. Kosciuszko is devastated, decides to return to Poland.
Scene 4: Kosciuszko explains his decision to Jefferson, laments that his status was too low for his first love, but his present higher position has destroyed his second romance. He announces his plans to duplicate in Poland what War pf Independence accomplished for America.
Scene 5: Washington praises Kosciuszko, awards him the rank of brigadier general, as a token of personal affection, gives him his own ring of the Society of Cincinnatus and a ceremonial sword. Congress applauds.