Part of the soldiers put their kettles and pots on the fires, but the others labored on.

In the night came the valiant De Levis with his men, and Montcalm gave him a heartfelt welcome.

De Levis was a host in himself, and Montcalm felt that he was just in time.

He expected the battle on the morrow.

His scouts told him that Abercrombie would be at hand, but without his artillery.