The barricade was instantly mounted, on which the battery was deserted without a discharge from another gun.

The captain of the guard, with the greater number of his men, were made prisoners.
Morgan formed his troops in the streets within the barrier, and took into custody several English and Canadian burghers; but his situation soon became extremely critical.

He was not followed by the main body of the division--he had no guide--and was, himself, totally ignorant of the situation of the town.

It was yet dark--and he had not the slightest knowledge of the course to be pursued, or of the defences to be encountered.

Under these circumstances, it was thought unadviseable to advance farther.