The next day the march was resumed, and through lack of guides the army took a wrong course.
The vanguard, in crossing a wide stretch of what seemed level country, found themselves in a marsh, and up to their waists in water.
The worst of it was that the bottom was treacherous, for the soil seemed like quicksand, and drew them in until they had difficulty in raising their feet.
After considerable floundering about they got out of the marsh just in time to warn the main body of the army.
The adventure was amusing except to the participants, and many a laugh was had at the expense of the unlucky men.
After a number of strange adventures the army reached Isle-aux-Noix, where Montgomery intended to camp for a time.
Two days after reaching there Allen was delighted to welcome Eben Pike, who had promised to follow as soon as his strength was regained.
He looked as hearty as ever, though less effeminate than when he first joined the Green Mountain Boys.
He had a man's strength, though his appearance was deceiving.
He had such an excellent idea of topography that Allen knew he would be extremely useful to the army of invasion.