He took no horse for himself and would allow none to go, but he permitted a few dogs.

Forty-five ships set sail, "a truly imposing sight," said one of those on board.

We have reports of their ennui on the long voyage of seventy days, of their amusements and their devotions, for twice daily were prayers read on deck.

They sailed into Newport on the 11th of July and the inhabitants of that still primitive spot illuminated their houses as best they could.

Then the army settled down at Newport and there it remained for many weary months.
Reinforcements never came, partly through mismanagement in France, partly through the vigilance of the British fleet, which was on guard before Brest.