But it was too late to stop the British army, which included Americans, who were then British too.
"The dawn is here," said Tayoga.
The east was breaking slowly into dull light.

Heavy clouds were floating up from the west, and the air was damp with the promise of rain.

The British army was forming rapidly into line of battle, but no army was in front of it.

The daring enterprise of the night was a complete success, and Montcalm had been surprised.

He was yet to know that his enemy had scaled the heights and was before Quebec.
"We've gained a field of battle for ourselves," said Willet, "and it's now for us to win the battle itself." The mind of Wolfe was at its supreme activity.