The regiments from the New England and other colonies had fought in alliance with the painted and befeathered savages and had made no protest.

Now either times had changed, or there was something in a civil war which made the use of savages seem hideous.

One thing is certain.

Amherst had held his savages in stern restraint and could say proudly that they had not committed a single outrage.

Burgoyne was not so happy.
In nearly every war the professional soldier shows distrust, if not contempt, for civilian levies.