TICONDEROGA The French army rose with the sun, the drums beating the call to battle.

Montcalm stationed the battalions of Languedoc and La Sarre on the left with Bourlamaque to command them, on the right De Levis led the battalions of Bearn, Guienne and La Reine.

Montcalm himself stood with the battalion of Royal Roussillon in the center, and St.Luc was by his side.

Volunteers held the sunken ground between the breastwork and the outlet of Lake George, a strong force of regulars and Canadians was on the side of Lake Champlain under the guns of the fort there.

Then, having taken their places, all the parts of the army went to work again, strengthening the defenses with ax and spade, improving every moment that might be left.
All thought of escape left Robert's mind in the mighty and thrilling drama that was about to be played before him.