The approach of danger stirred him like a trumpet-strain.

His fighting blood rose to full tide, and he gave his orders with the steadiness and commanding force of a born soldier.

The officers hastened to their respective positions.

On all sides sounds indicative of rapid preparations for the fight mingled into a confused strain of military energy.

Men marched to their places; cannon were wheeled into position, and soon enough the firing began in good earnest.
Late in the afternoon a rumor of Clark's approach had gone abroad through the village; but not a French lip breathed it to a friend of the British.