Instead , treating his former foe as a gentleman , General Gates invited General Burgoyne into his tent .
The central figure , from the Continental Army , is General Horatio Gates , who refused to accept the traditional sword of surrender that Burgoyne offered .
Treating Horatio Gates ' former foe as a gentleman , General Horatio Gates invited Burgoyne Burgoyne into his tent .
The central figure , from the Continental Army , is General Horatio Gates , who refused to accept the traditional sword of surrender that Burgoyne offered .