Greene's illness, however, had caused some oversights which were unknown to the commander-in-chief, and which, as it turned out, proved fatal.
After indecisive skirmishing for two or three days, the British started early on the morning of the 26th.

They had nine thousand men and were well informed as to the country.

Advancing through woodpaths and lanes, they came round to the left flank of the Americans.

One of the roads through the hills was unguarded, the others feebly protected.

The result is soon told.