L., 1996 .-- The attempt upon Georgetown was thus defeated.

The British had taken the alarm, and were now in strength, and in a state of vigilance and activity, which precluded the possibility of surprise.

Marion's wishes, therefore, with regard to this place, were deferred accordingly to a more auspicious season.

He retired to Snow's Island, where he made his camp.

This place acquired large celebrity as the "camp of Marion".
To this day it is pointed out with this distinguishing title, and its traditionary honors insisted upon.