Four tents were pitched.

The rest of the army slept in the open.

Montcalm and his lieutenants themselves would have done so, but the setting up of the tents inspired respect in the warriors and even in the troops.

The French leaders have mind and they profit by it.

They neglect no precaution, no detail to increase their prestige and maintain their authority." "It is so, Tayoga," said Willet, "and I can wish that our own officers would do the same.