It was of immense value to the American people at a later day, and there is something very instructive in this early revolt against the stupid arrogance which England has always thought it wise to display toward this country.

She has paid dearly for indulging it, but it has seldom cost her more than when it drove Washington from her service, and left in his mind a sense of indignity and injustice.
Meantime this Virginian campaigning had started a great movement.
England was aroused, and it was determined to assail France in Nova Scotia, from New York and on the Ohio.

In accordance with this plan General Braddock arrived in Virginia February 20, 1755, with two picked regiments, and encamped at Alexandria.

Thither Washington used to ride and look longingly at the pomp and glitter, and wish that he wore engaged in the service.

Presently this desire became known, and Braddock, hearing of the young Virginian's past experience, offered him a place on his staff with the rank of colonel where he would be subject only to the orders of the general, and could serve as a volunteer.