ks and Kalmucks of Tartary, and they would tremble
at the thought! And who but Americans dare undertake it? The wond'ring
moon and stars stood aloof, and turn'd pale at the sight!

GEN. WASHINGTON. I rejoice to hear the Canadians received them kindly,
after their fatigue furnish'd them with the necessaries of life, and
otherways treated them very humanely--And the savages, whose hair stood
on end, and look'd and listen'd with horror and astonishment at the
relation of the fatigues and perils they underwent, commiserated them,
and afforded all the succour in their power.

GEN. LEE. The friendship of the Canadians and Savages, or even their
neutrality alone, are favourable circumstances that cannot fail to
hearten our men; and the junction of General Montgomery will inspire 'em
with fresh ardour.

GEN. PUTNAM. Heavens prosper 'em!

_Enter OFFICER and EXPRESS._

OFFICER. Sir, here's an Express.

EXPRESS. I have letters to your Excellency.

GEN. WASHINGTON. From whence?

EXPRESS. From Canada, sir.

GEN. WASHINGTON. From the army?

EXPRESS. From the headquarters, sir.

GEN. WASHINGTON. I hope matters go well there.--Had General Montgomery
join'd Colonel Arnold when you left it?

EXPRESS. He had, sir--these letters are from both those gentlemen.

[_Gives him the letters._

GEN. WASHINGTON. Very well. You may now withdraw and refresh yourself,
unless you've further to say--I'll dispatch you shortly.

EXPRESS. Nothing further, sir.

[_Exeunt OFFICER and EXPRESS._

GEN. WASHINGTON. [_Opens and reads the letter to GENERALS LEE and
PUTNAM._] I am well pleased with their contents--all but the behaviour
of the haughty Carleton--to fire upon a flag of truce, hitherto
unprecedented, even amongst Savages or Algerines--his cruelty to the
prisoners is cowardly, and personal ill treatment of General Montgomery
is unbecoming a General--a soldier--and beneath a Gentleman--and leaves
an indelible mark of brutality--I hope General Montgomery, however, will
not follow his example.

GEN. LEE. I hope so too, sir--if it can be avoided; it's a disgrace to
the soldier, and a scandal to the Gentleman--so long as I've been a
soldier, my experience has not furnish'd me with a like instance.

GEN. PUTNAM. I see no reason why he shou'dn't be paid in his own
coin.--If a man bruises my heel, I'll break his head--I cannot see the
reason or propriety