December 24, 1814, Christmas Eve

Rodriguez Plantation – This morning, after a strategic victory over the British south of the city last night, Gen. Andrew Jackson’s troops begin constructing their breastworks behind the Rodriguez Canal five miles below New Orleans. The British claim a tactical victory as they command the battlefield after the American attack, however, they are stopped cold and will not attempt another advance until their commanding general arrives.

New Orleans – Gen. Jackson inspects his troops again and receives a surprise visit from British spy Alicia Allenwood, who comes to expose Harold Lowe as a spy and offer her services as a double agent. Her price – make her an American citizen. It is an old espionage ploy, one spy exposing another to gain favor. Capt. Carmenbray is assigned to handle these spies.

from BATTLE KISS, Part 2, “The British Invade” www.oneildenoux.net