Messenger. He is certainly, sir.
Gen. Washington. I am sorry for it—a brave man—I could wish him a better fate!——
Gen. Lee. I lament the loss of him—a resolute soldier——
Gen. Putnam. Pity such bravery should prove unsuccessful, such merit unrewarded;—but the irreversible decree of Providence!—who can gainsay?—we may lament the loss of a friend, but 'tis irreligious to murmur at pre-ordination. What happ'ned afterwards?
Messenger. The officer next in command, finding their attacks at that time unsuccessful, retired in good order.
Gen. Washington. What became of Colonel Arnold?
Messenger. Colonel Arnold, at the head of about three hundred and fifty brave troops, and Captain Lamb's company of artillery, having in the mean time passed through St. Rocques, attacked a battery, and carried it, tho' well defended, with the loss of some men—
Gen. Putnam. I hope they proved more successful.
Gen. Lee. Aye, let us hear.
Messenger. The Colonel about this time received a wound in his leg, and was obliged to crawl as well as he cou'd to the hospital, thro' the fire of the enemy, and within fifty yards of the walls, but, thro' Providence, escap'd any further damage.——