|
HistoryNews came that boats were to be transported from Montreal to St Johns and come up the lake. One of the Green Mountain Boys who had escaped from the British reported that four hundred regulars were repairing the craft that Arnold had broken up, and making all possible prepara tions for this aggressive movement, counting upon the Indians for aid. The Americans had only about one hundred and fifty men at both posts, and as many pounds of powder. With such feeble resources, the prospect of stopping General Carleton s move seemed hardly brilliant; but Arnold re solved to make a fight. The pass must be held, if possi ble; and the coveted ordnance, not yet on its way to Cambridge, must be defended at all hazards. prev next |