Before the weak garrison could make resistance they were in the hands of their enemies, and soon were gathered in the yard--men, women, and children.
Gering was not there.

Iberville was told that he was at one of the other forts along the shore: either Fort Rupert on the east, a hundred and twenty miles away, or at Fort Albany, ninety miles to the north and west.

Iberville determined to go to Fort Rupert, and with a few followers, embarking in canoes, assembled before it two nights after.

A vessel was in the harbour, and his delight was keen.

He divided his men, sending Perrot to take the fort, while himself with a small party moved to the attack of the vessel.