In the morning the British army was drawn up on the Plains of Abraham.

The French now attacked the British, and a fierce battle took place.

The result was doubtful when Wolfe led a charge at the head of the Louisburg Grenadiers.

He was killed, but the French were beaten.
Five days later Quebec surrendered.

Montreal was captured in 1760, and in 1763 the war came to an end.
[Sidenote: Peace of Paris, 1763.] 102.