I am honoured by General Clinton's confidence." "Then, sir," said Boyd very gravely, "this is the present matter as it stands.

His Excellency has decided on a daring stroke to be delivered immediately; General Sullivan has been selected to deal it, General Clinton is to assist.

A powerful army is gathering at Albany, and another at Easton and Tioga.

The enemy know well enough that we are concentrating, and they have guessed where the blow is to be struck.
But, sir, they have guessed wrong!" "Not Canada, then ?" inquired the Major quietly.
"No, sir.

We demonstrate northward; that is all.