They had to give up the hill and escape as well as they could.

One-half of the British soldiers actually engaged in the assaults were killed or wounded.

The Americans were defeated.

But they were encouraged and were willing to sell Gage as many hills as he wanted at the same price.
[Illustration: FACSIMILE OF A REVOLUTIONARY POSTER.] [Sidenote: Washington takes command of the army, 1775.

_Higginson_, 188-193.] [Sidenote: Seizure of Ticonderoga and Crown Point.] [Sidenote: Evacuation of Boston, 1776.] 138.