To the east there was an inlet where it might be possible to land troops, though perilously near the guns of the citadel.

It was resolved to make a feint here, and to send parties to each of the three other points, so as to divide and distract the attention of the enemy.

Wolfe was to take command of the landing at Freshwater Cove, which was the spot where Amherst most desired to make his first stand, and here the most determined attempt was to be made.

The Commander came and conferred with his Brigadier as to the best method of procedure, and left him full powers of command when the moment should come.
Julian and Humphrey were with Wolfe, and had been his companions and best friends upon the voyage out.

They had both obtained commissions, partly through the influence of the Brigadier; and were eager to see warfare.