The young Irish general of division did not believe in loitering, and after a day's rest at Ticonderoga the march was resumed.
Allen had joined, but having no commission, he was placed in rather a delicate position, though the very fact that he was, in a sense, a freelance, made him more valuable to Montgomery.
A promise was given that, should an opportunity offer, Allen was to command a regiment under Montgomery.
After leaving Ticonderoga the march was easy for two days, for the country was peopled by friends of the colonial cause; but after that the farmers were decidedly hostile.
There was great difficulty in feeding the army, and although the general offered to purchase food, the tories refused to sell any.
Allen was commissioned to take twenty men and forage.
He knew that the farmers were tories, but he shrank not from his task.
He was supplied with a small amount of money, and was empowered to pay, by notes, for any food he secured.
About a mile from camp a poultry farm was reached, and Allen at once requisited all the poultry.
The farmer demurred, but the soldiers were the strongest, and very soon a quantity of young turkeys, hens and ducks were in the wagons, much to the delight of the foragers.