In such an event, they would lose sight of past misfortunes; and, urged at the same time by a regard for their own security, would fly to arms, and afford every aid in their power." After allowing a short repose to his army, General Burgoyne proceeded with ardour to the remaining objects of the campaign.

The toils and delays which must be encountered in reaching the Hudson were soon perceived.

He found it necessary to open Wood creek, and to repair the roads and bridges which Schuyler had broken up.

Such was the unavoidable delay of this difficult operation, that the army did not arrive on the Hudson, in the neighbourhood of fort Edward, till the fourteenth of July.

At this place it was necessary again to halt, in order to bring artillery, provisions, batteaux, and other articles from fort George.
[Sidenote: Burgoyne approaches Fort Edward and Schuyler retires to Saratoga.] [Sidenote: From thence to Stillwater.] The time afforded by this delay had been employed by Schuyler to the utmost advantage.