It survives in written testimony that the greatest swearers were from the provinces of New York and Rhode Island, and Colonel Ephraim Williams, an officer among them writing at the time, said that the language they most used was "the language of Hell." And, on the other hand, a New York officer testified that not a housewife in Albany or its suburbs could mourn the loss of a single chicken.

Private property everywhere was absolutely safe, and, despite the oaths and rough appearance of the men, no woman was ever insulted.
"They're having prayer meeting now," said Mr.Hardy, as they came upon the flats.

"I've learned they have sermons twice a week--their ministers came along with them--prayers every day, and the singing of songs many times.

They often alternate the psalm singing with the military drill, but I'm not one to decry their observances.

Religious fervor is a great thing in battle.