His troops, in worn-out uniforms, but looking happy and victorious, were massed near him.

Count Rochambeau, with his suite, held place on the left of the road, the French troops all well-uniformed and equipped; and they marched on the field with a military band playing--the first time, it was said, that this had been known in America.

"About two o'clock the garrison sallied forth and passed through with shouldered arms, slow and solemn steps, colors cased, and drums beating a British march."[2] General O'Hara, who led them, rode up to Washington and apologized for the absence of Lord Cornwallis, who was indisposed.

Washington pointed O'Hara to General Lincoln, who was to receive the submission of the garrison.

They were marched off to a neighboring field where they showed a sullen and dispirited demeanor and grounded their arms so noisily and carelessly that General Lincoln had to reprove them.
[Footnote 1: Irving, iv, 378.] [Footnote 2: Irving, iv, 383.] With little delay Washington went back to the North with his army, expecting to see the first fruits of the capitulation.