He deemed this wise, for the present, because those who had made the attempts upon his life would know nothing of their failure and so he would have nothing to fear from them.

He was glad too, since he was sure to return to some field of the war, that he had joined the expedition against Quebec.

The risk of battle there would be great, but it was likely that in so remote a theater of action he would be safe from his unknown enemies.
Mr.Hardy added that great hopes were centered on Wolfe's daring siege.
All the campaigns elsewhere were going well, at last.

The full strength of the colonies was being exerted and England was making a mighty effort.

Success must come.